Question

What type of rock forms layers that can be seen in heavily weathered regions such as the Grand Canyon?

A. Igneous
B. Basaltic
C. Metamorphic
D. Sedimentary

Answer 1

sedimentary

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Answer 2

Answer;

D. Sedimentary

Step-by-step explanation;

• The Grand Canyon was formed by the processes of weathering and erosion. The Colorado River and its tributaries formed the canyon as the Colorado Plateau was being geologically uplifted.
• The formation of the Grand Canyon was accomplished by the constant erosion of the rock by the Colorado River over some 17 million years.
• The three main types of sedimentary rocks at Grand Canyon are sandstone, shale, and limestone.