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Questions for Discussion: The Grand Canyon: Its Youngest Rocks

This video describes the most recent rock-forming activity in the Grand Canyon. What is it and why has it occurred?
Why do you think volcanoes are found next to the Grand Canyon?
When lava flows blocked the Colorado River, what changes followed?
Use a stream table to illustrate the blocking of the Colorado River inside the Grand Canyon by lava flows and the resultant changes.