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The sides of the Grand Canyon show many different layers and colors of rock. Which statement describes how the Grand Canyon was formed?
deposition of sediments
sediments being deposited by a river
sediments
A river cut into the rocks over time and formed the canyon.
weathering and erosion
weathering, erosion, deposition
wind erosion
flowing water
What occurs in areas where a river or fast moving water slows down?
deposition of sediments
sediments being deposited by a river
sediments
A river cut into the rocks over time and formed the canyon.
weathering and erosion
weathering, erosion, deposition
wind erosion
flowing water
Deltas are formed by
deposition of sediments
sediments being deposited by a river
sediments
A river cut into the rocks over time and formed the canyon.
weathering and erosion
weathering, erosion, deposition
wind erosion
flowing water
Earth's surface is constantly changing. As a results of these changes, landforms like canyons and deltas are formed. The canyons and deltas are formed due to
deposition of sediments
sediments being deposited by a river
sediments
A river cut into the rocks over time and formed the canyon.
weathering and erosion
weathering, erosion, deposition
wind erosion
flowing water
Which of the following is not a PROCESS responsible for the formation of a delta?
deposition of sediments
sediments being deposited by a river
sediments
A river cut into the rocks over time and formed the canyon.
weathering and erosion
weathering, erosion, deposition
wind erosion
flowing water
The mountains in a landscape were once much taller. Which two natural PROCESSES could have caused this change?
deposition of sediments
sediments being deposited by a river
sediments
A river cut into the rocks over time and formed the canyon.
weathering and erosion
weathering, erosion, deposition
wind erosion
flowing water
Students are studying the delta where the MIssissippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico. Which of the following PROCESSES below best explains its formation?
deposition of sediments
sediments being deposited by a river
sediments
A river cut into the rocks over time and formed the canyon.
weathering and erosion
weathering, erosion, deposition
wind erosion
flowing water
Which of the following is a slow PROCESS that changes the Earth's surface?
deposition of sediments
sediments being deposited by a river
sediments
A river cut into the rocks over time and formed the canyon.
weathering and erosion
weathering, erosion, deposition
wind erosion
flowing water
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