Discuss the stratigraphy of the Grand Canyon. What does this stratigraphy imply about sea

level? What are the formation names of the Grand Canyon rocks? What will be an ideal response?


The student should discuss the transgressive facies model for the Cambrian sedimentary units of
the Grand Canyon. This implies a rise in sea level. Formation names include Tapeats
Sandstone, Bright Angel Shale, and Muav Limestone.

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A. higher than it is now B. the same as it is now C. much more variable than it is now D. lower than at it is now

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A worldview that holds that we can and should manage the Earth for our own benefit but that we also have an ethical responsibility to be caring stewards is called the

a. planetary management worldview b. stewardship worldview c. environmental wisdom worldview d. socialist worldview e. monarchy worldview

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A mineral property that can be observed without using a test is

A. cleavage. B. magmatism. C. hardness. D. effervescence. E. All of these choices are correct.

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The dominant area of a landscape mosaic is referred to as the _______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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