Grand Canyon Age Controversy

The video explores the debate over the age of the Grand Canyon, highlighting scientific methods like thermochronology used to date it. It contrasts the scientific consensus with creationist claims, focusing on Dr. Snelling's controversial research proposal, its rejection, and the ensuing legal battle. The video concludes with the implications of this controversy on science and culture.

What is the main question regarding the Grand Canyon that keeps scientists engaged?

• The depth of the Grand Canyon

• The age of the Grand Canyon

• The width of the Grand Canyon

• The height of the Grand Canyon walls

Which two timeframes are most commonly debated regarding the age of the Grand Canyon?

• 10 million and 100 million years

• 5 million and 50 million years

• 6 million and 70 million years

• 7 million and 80 million years

What scientific technique is used to determine how long ago rock cooled in the Grand Canyon?

• Dendrochronology

• Thermochronology

• Stratigraphy

• Radiocarbon dating

What age do young earth creationists claim for the Grand Canyon?

• 70 million years

• 4,300 years

• 10,000 years

• 6 million years

What is the main goal of the young earth creationists regarding the Grand Canyon?

• To prove the Grand Canyon is 4,300 years old

• To prove the Grand Canyon is older than 70 million years

• To prove the Grand Canyon is a tourist attraction

• To prove the Grand Canyon is a natural wonder

Who submitted a controversial research proposal to study the Grand Canyon?

• Dr. Andrew Snelling

• Dr. Timothy Clary

• Dr. Carl Carlstrom

• Dr. John Whitmore

What was a major criticism of Dr. Snelling's research proposal?

• It was too time-consuming

• It required too many resources

• It lacked scientific validity

• It was too expensive

What organization supported Dr. Snelling's legal battle for a research permit?

• National Park Service

• American Geophysical Union

• Alliance Defending Freedom

• National Science Foundation

What was the outcome of the legal battle over Dr. Snelling's research permit?

• The permit was permanently denied

• The permit was granted

• The case was dismissed

• The permit was granted with conditions

What is the significance of the debate over the Grand Canyon's age?

• It impacts the local economy

• It influences geological research funding

• It challenges scientific consensus

• It affects tourism in the area