Bryce Canyon NationalPark, shownin the accompanyingphoto, is in drysouthern Utah. Itis carved into theeastern edge ofthe PaunsauguntPlateau. Erosionhas sculpted thecolorful limestoneinto bizarre shapes,including spires called “hoodoos.” As you and a companion (who hasnot studied geology) are taking a hike in the national park, your friendsays, “It’s amazing how wind has created this incredible scenery!” Nowthat you have studied arid landscapes, how would you respond to yourcompanion’s statement?

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Bryce Canyon National
Park, shown
in the accompanying
photo, is in dry
southern Utah. It
is carved into the
eastern edge of
the Paunsaugunt
Plateau. Erosion
has sculpted the
colorful limestone
into bizarre shapes,
including spires called “hoodoos.” As you and a companion (who has
not studied geology) are taking a hike in the national park, your friend
says, “It’s amazing how wind has created this incredible scenery!” Now
that you have studied arid landscapes, how would you respond to your
companion’s statement? 

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