1. Grand Canyon Phenomenon
What patterns do you notice in the land form?
Describe what events could have caused these patterns.

2. NOTES: History OF Earth
How do rock layers form and how do they contain fossils?

3. Rock Cycle
Sequence of events involving the formation, alteration, destruction, and reformation of rocks as a result of natural processes.
Explains how rocks and natural processes are related.

4. Rock Cycle Three Types of Rocks
Igneous: formed by lava and magma when it cools
Sedimentary: formed when sediments (sand, gravel, dirt) are pressed together over time.
Forms layers
Fossil found HERE!
Metamorphic: are made from other rocks.
Heat and pressure change sedimentary and igneous rock

6. Some Parts of the Earth’s Surface Build Up and Some Wear Down
Geologic processes
Weathering
Physical, Chemical, and Biological
Erosion
Wind
Flowing water
Human activities
Glaciers

7. Forming Sedimentary Rock Layers
Weathering and Erosion
Wind and water are like chisels and hammer and carve away at metamorphic and igneous rocks making sediments

8. Forming Sedimentary Rock Layers
Weathering and Erosion
Transportation and Deposition
Sediments are transported by wind, river, and seas
Sediments are deposited layer by layer
Gravity, topographical structure and fluid forces decide the resting place of these sediments

9. Forming Sedimentary Rock Layers
Weathering and Erosion
Transportation and Deposition
Lithification (compaction and cementation)
Over time, sediments are compressed by overlying weight of other sediments
Cementation is the process of filling in the gaps in sediments with minerals that gel them together

10. GRAND CANYON PHENOMENON Revised Ideas
Describe in detail how this landform was created. Be sure to explain the three main steps.
What information can scientists gain from studying this landform?