Question

question 5 10 pts the area where the grand canyon lays used to be covered in a ______. swamp shallow lake shallow ocean shallow pond

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we recall geological knowledge about the Grand Canyon's formation. The area where the Grand Canyon is located was once covered by a shallow ocean. Over time, sedimentation, tectonic activity, and erosion led to the formation of the canyon. Swamps, shallow lakes, and shallow ponds do not align with the geological history of the Grand Canyon region.

Answer:

C. shallow ocean