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Big Idea 3 Week 1

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    Grand Canyon
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  • Rain can carve ______ in the ground.
    channels
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  • Mountains form when land is ______.
    uplifted
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  • Soil washed away is an example of _______.
    erosion
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  • In ________, plants and animals interact with each other.
    ecosystems
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  • Over time, erosion and weathering can cause canyons to become ________ and _______.
    deeper and wider
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  • Blowing sand can cause ______ of rocks.
    weathering
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  • What are the 4 forces that cause erosion and weathering?
    ice, water. wind, gravity
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  • Should the Glen Canyon Dam stay closed at all times?
    No because that would not help the Grand Canyon's ecosystem. It needs to be opened up sometimes.
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