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Utah National Parks

Utah National Parks. Weathering. Weathering & Erosion. Weathering –effects of weather over a long period of time that changes the formations of rocks. Erosion- slowly breaking down rocks and soil caused by water, wind or ice. Bryce Canyon National Park. Bryce Canyon

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Utah National Parks

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  1. Utah National Parks Weathering

  2. Weathering & Erosion • Weathering –effects of weather over a long period of time that changes the formations of rocks. • Erosion- slowly breaking down rocks and soil caused by water, wind or ice.

  3. Bryce Canyon National Park • Bryce Canyon • Millions of years of wind, water has shaped the pink cliffs at Bryce. Also, frost-wedging and the dissolving power of rainwater have shaped the colorful limestone.

  4. Bryce Canyon

  5. Cayonlands National Park • Canyonlands • Canyonlands National Park it consists of canyons and plateaus carved by two mighty rivers - the Colorado and the Green.

  6. Canyonlands

  7. Capitol Reef National Park • Capitol Reef • Capitol Reef National Park is characterized by sandstone formations, cliffs and canyons Erosion has carved the rock into marvelous shapes.

  8. Capitol Reef

  9. Arches National Park • Arches • Arches National Park contains the world's largest natural stone arches. This National Park is a red desert, with many oddly eroded sandstone formations. The formations are called, “ the miracles of nature.“

  10. Arches

  11. Zion National Park • Zion is Utah's oldest national park. Zion canyon have been formed by the Virgin river cutting through the park. Zion is Utah's most heavily used park.

  12. Zion • Zion Video http://www.utah.com/nationalparks/zion.htm

  13. Weathering & Erosion • Due the process of weathering and erosion we have the most beautiful Utah National Parks!

  14. The End Reference: www.utah.com www.nps.gov

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