What geological event initiated the formation of the Grand Canyon?
¿Cómo se formó el Gran Cañón?

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The collision of the Pacific and North American Plates
The formation of a large desert
The impact of a large meteorite
The eruption of a supervolcano
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did changes in sea levels contribute to the formation of the Grand Canyon?
By forming a series of lakes
By causing volcanic eruptions
By creating large sand dunes
By depositing layers of sedimentary rock and fossils
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Where did the Colorado River originate before reaching the Colorado Plateau?
The Rocky Mountains
The Andes
The Sierra Nevada
The Appalachian Mountains
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What natural process helped widen the Grand Canyon over time?
Flash floods removing large chunks of rock
Earthquakes creating new faults
Volcanic eruptions depositing lava
Wind erosion forming sand dunes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which factors combined to create the Grand Canyon's landscape?
Tectonic movements, glaciations, and erosion
Volcanic activity, earthquakes, and landslides
Wind erosion, desertification, and drought
Meteor impacts, tsunamis, and hurricanes
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