6. 3 HMH Grand Canyon

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What evidence do we find in the Grand Canyon that shows it was once underwater?

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Visitors can find shells and fish teeth in some of the rock layers, indicating that the land was once covered with water.

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What is a channel?

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A channel is a pathway for water.

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How do wildflowers contribute to our understanding of the Grand Canyon's appearance?

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The sentence 'Wildflowers stand around them in patches of purple and pink' helps us visualize how the canyon looks.

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What does the word 'embedded' mean in the context of fossils?

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Embedded means to be firmly set into something.

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Who were the Anasazi Indians?

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The Anasazi Indians built granaries, which are storage places for food and trade.

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What type of environment is the Grand Canyon?

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The Grand Canyon is a natural geological formation that includes rock layers, canyons, and rivers.

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What role does the Colorado River play in the Grand Canyon?

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The Colorado River carved out the canyon, creating channels and shaping the landscape.

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What can fossils tell us about the history of the Grand Canyon?

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Fossils can provide evidence of the types of plants and animals that lived in the area when it was covered by water.

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Why is it important to visualize descriptions in texts about nature?

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Visualizing descriptions helps readers understand and connect with the natural environment being described.

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What are some examples of natural features found in the Grand Canyon?

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Natural features include rock layers, cliffs, the Colorado River, and various plant species.