Canyons and Caves Day 1
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Amanda Johnson
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By Amanda Johnson
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I will compare canyons and caverns using complete sentences.
I will
I can identify canyons and caverns and explain that water helps form them over time.
I can
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Cave
Canyon
Turn and Talk
What are Similarities and Differences?
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Multiple Choice
What causes most caves to form?
Water and weak acidic rain
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Multiple Choice
What are most caves and caverns made from?
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Multiple Choice
What is the difference between stalagmites and stalactites?
Both are found on the ground and do not grow from ceilings.
Stalagmites are formed by water splashing on the ceiling, while stalactites are formed by ground water.
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Multiple Choice
What could cause the roof of a cave to collapse?
Water dissolving too much rock, earthquakes, or excessive weight.
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Multiple Choice
What formed the Grand Canyon?
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Multiple Choice
Forming a canyon with water erosion is called what?
Knife Cutting
Rock Cutting
Uppercut
Downcutting
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Multiple Choice
What is downcutting?
The process of a river eroding its bed to lower its elevation.
When a river changes its course to avoid obstacles.
The increase in a river's width over time.
The process of a river depositing sediment on its banks.
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