Question

Identify the landform shown in the photo above. What natural forces can create this kind of landform? Explain your answer in at least three sentences.

Answer 1

The landform above can be formed by physical erosion by water. As water, like a river, flows across rock, the friction gradually wears away the rock. This results in rock breaking off or wearing down further over time forming canyons.

Answer 2

This photo shows a canyon. Canyons are very deep valleys, and they usually have high walls. Often, canyons are formed when rivers or streams cut through rock. The natural forces of water cause weathering, which breaks down rock. Then, they erode the rock by carrying it away downstream. This carves out a canyon.