Earth's Changing Surface Unit Test

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Why do scientists think the Grand Canyon was once covered by an ocean?(1 point)
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Only an ocean would have the strength to erode the rock forming the Grand Canyon.
Only an ocean would have the strength to erode the rock forming the Grand Canyon.

The sedimentary rock type forming layers of the canyon formed under the sea.
The sedimentary rock type forming layers of the canyon formed under the sea.

Seawater has been found seeping up through the canyon floor.
Seawater has been found seeping up through the canyon floor.

The Grand Canyon is located along coastlines that likely flooded.
The Grand Canyon is located along coastlines that likely flooded.
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Answer 1

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The sedimentary rock type forming layers of the canyon formed under the sea.