Question
What is the cause of the varied colors in the canyon?
the way the river carved the rocks
the layers of dirt covering the rocks
the presence of different kinds of rocks
the combination of older and newer rocks
the way the river carved the rocks
the layers of dirt covering the rocks
the presence of different kinds of rocks
the combination of older and newer rocks
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The varied colors in a canyon are primarily caused by **the presence of different kinds of rocks**. Different minerals and geological formations within these rocks can lead to a range of colors due to factors like oxidation, mineral composition, and sedimentary processes. Additionally, the layering of rocks and the age of those layers can also contribute to the colors observed, but the difference in rock types is a key factor in creating the visual diversity in canyon landscapes.