What river carved the Grand Canyon?
The Grand Canyon: a trail through time

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The Colorado River.
2.
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How does the sentence 'A predawn storm rumbles over Grand Canyon National Park' help you visualize?
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It helps you visualize how the canyon sounds.
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In the simile 'The mountains stand like sentries on the plateau', what are the mountains compared to?
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Soldiers.
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What is the process called when water moves rocks and dirt?
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Erosion.
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Why can visitors find shells and fish teeth in some rock layers of the Grand Canyon?
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The land was covered by water long ago.
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What is the Grand Canyon?
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A large canyon in Arizona, carved by the Colorado River over millions of years.
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What is erosion?
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The process by which natural forces move weathered rock and soil from one place to another.
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