The Grand Canyon in Arizona was primarily created through the weathering, mass wasting, and erosional forces of the Colorado River.

a. true
b. false


a. true

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

You might also like to view...

New Zealand's major coal deposits are found on the South Island

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Which of the following tends to occur when an area experiences tectonic uplift in its headwater region?

A) The stream will begin to deposit more of its load. B) The amount of turbulence will increase. C) The channel will begin to erode downward at a faster rate. D) both A and B E) both B and C

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

If a river had a 10-year flood this year, it could also have a 10-year flood next year

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

A risk is

A. something that is always to be avoided. B. involves a biological or chemical hazard. C. a lifestyle choice. D. the probability of suffering harm from a hazard E. is inherently transmissible.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences