Which describes the Grand Canyon as it will be one million years from today? Select the two correct answers.(2 points)

Question

Responses

It will become wider, as the edges of the canyon are weathered and eroded.
It will become wider, as the edges of the canyon are weathered and eroded.

It will become narrower, as weathered rock collects at the canyon’s edges.
It will become narrower, as weathered rock collects at the canyon’s edges.

It will become shallower, as the Colorado River deposits sediment in the canyon.
It will become shallower, as the Colorado River deposits sediment in the canyon.

It will become deeper, as the Colorado River continues to carve into the rock.

Answer 1

The two correct answers that describe the Grand Canyon as it could be one million years from today are:

1. It will become wider, as the edges of the canyon are weathered and eroded.
2. It will become deeper, as the Colorado River continues to carve into the rock.

These responses reflect the processes of erosion and sediment deposition that will continue to shape the Grand Canyon over geological time.