What natural processes are primarily responsible for the formation of canyons?
Formation and Forces of Canyons

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Landslides and avalanches
Weathering and erosion
Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes
Tidal waves and tsunamis
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In the experiment, what is the main purpose of creating a slope with dirt in the basin?
To test the strength of the soil
To observe how water flows and erodes the soil
To simulate tectonic activity
To measure the speed of water flow
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How do plants help in preventing soil erosion?
By providing shade to the soil
By attracting animals that compact the soil
By absorbing all the water
By holding the soil with their roots
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What factor significantly affects the time it takes for a canyon to form?
The altitude of the canyon
The properties of the rock
The type of vegetation present
The color of the rock
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to water in the cracks of a canyon during winter?
It turns into steam
It freezes and expands, widening the cracks
It remains unchanged
It evaporates quickly
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do glaciers contribute to erosion?
By melting and forming rivers
By blocking sunlight and cooling the area
By freezing and expanding the land
By carrying rocks and scraping the valley
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does wind play in shaping landscapes, especially in deserts?
It cools down the environment
It carries sand and dirt, forming dunes
It increases humidity
It prevents erosion by stabilizing the soil
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