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Extensive information about the geology of the Grand Canyon. Looks at some principles of geology evident there, forces that have shaped its geological features, how its valleys and canyons were formed, the characteristics of the Colorado River, the impact of the Glen Canyon Dam, the age of the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon, and the different theories about their origin.
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faulting, isostatic rebound, principle of original horizontality, principle of superposition, rift valley, uplift, volcanism, colorado river, glen canyon dam, grand canyon geology, national park service, national park service: grand canyon geology, national park service: grand canyon geology/ohio pg.eh.1.b.i, pg.eh.1.b.ii, ohio pg.eh.1.b.i, pg.eh.1.b.ii, u.s. department of the interior, canyon, characteristics of colorado river, deformation of rocks, deposition, downcutting, glacial valley, isostacy, stratigraphic column, valley, grand canyon, laws or principles
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- Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
- The intended use for this resource is Instructional