Erosion and The Grand Canyon
When natural elements wear down the earth's surface this is called erosion. Elements such as ice, rain, wind, heat, and water all play key roles in manipulating land over different periods of time. The Grand Canyon is a well know landmark in America that is a great example of the slow steady movement of water that changed the earth. The Colorado River cut through the plains of Arizona and over millions of years the process of erosion caused the land to reshape into these beautiful canyons.
Erosion happens all around us little by little. Each time the wind blows or the rain pours small pieces of sediment slowly wear away. Overtime these changes become a noticeable part of the earth's surface. So next time you look at a mountain or a valley remember that natural elements can slowly reshape the land that you're looking at.
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