Driving through eastern Washington you notice many areas of exposed rock, deep river canyons, and huge boulders scattered across the landscape. Then you remember these are all impacts left on the landscape of what?

A) Volcanic activity
B) Block faulting
C) Glacial scouring
D) The Missoula Flood


D

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