Module 3 Time-Traveling Tour Guides

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What are the oldest rocks in the Grand Canyon?

Back

The rocks at the bottom of the Grand Canyon are the oldest.

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Can glaciers move?

Back

False - Glaciers are solid but they can move.

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What most likely formed the Grand Canyon?

Back

Erosion of rocks by rivers.

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Do oceans and streams change landscapes?

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True - Oceans and streams continue to change landscapes today.

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Is all landscape change caused by humans?

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False - Not all landscape change is caused by humans.

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What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process by which rocks and soil are worn away and transported by natural forces like water or wind.

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What is a glacier?

Back

A glacier is a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land.

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What role do rivers play in shaping landscapes?

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Rivers erode rocks and soil, creating valleys and canyons over time.

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What is the Grand Canyon?

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The Grand Canyon is a large canyon in Arizona, formed by the erosion of the Colorado River.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.