Breaking & Moving

Rocks in nature are constantly being worn down by the forces of weathering and erosion.

Instructions: Explore the different forces of weathering and erosion below by clicking on each image. When you are done can you come up with a definition for the words weathering and erosion? How are the forces of weathering similar and/or different from the forces of erosion below?

Many canyons are carved by rivers, like the Colorado River. However, the canyons in the monument are different; they were carved by flash floods. You might wonder how floods can move that much rock. Watch the video below to learn more about flash floods in the monument.

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