Changes to landscapes are most commonly viewed above ground; however, they are also visible underground. As shown in the picture, changes can be seen underground in the form of rocky trenches caused by tectonic plate movement, altering the topography of the ocean floor. Another way changes to landscapes can be observed underground is by studying caves and their slowly growing stalagmites, sinkholes, and shifts in their soluble rocks.

Erosion causes the removal of rock, soil, and dissolved material from one location, resulting in it being transported to a new location. Erosion can cause bits of existing structures to chip away over time, creating new structures in different places where the sediment is transported. Examples of erosion changing the landscape include caves, cracks in rocks, and riverbanks.

The text explains that many different methods of geological change have been at play in altering the topography of Zion National Park, including deposition (sedimentation), lithification, uplift, weathering, erosion, tectonics, and volcanic activity. While it does give information about the volcanic activity in the park, it does not claim that volcanic activity caused a more significant change to the landscape than any other method of change.

Most fossils are formed when an animal dies and gets buried in mud or silt. Over time, sedimentary rock forms on top of the animal’s bones, creating a fossil. This is evidence of change to the landscape because we can age the fossil-based on the different layers of sediment in which it is encased, which also gives us insight into the changes that have occurred in that area of the world over time.

This is a graphic of a canyon, which is a type of rock formation. Changes can be noticed in the formation as it progresses upwards. The colors are light, almost gray color towards the bottom of the canyon closest to the water. The canyon is darker and burnt orange as it moves upwards. As the canyon changes in age, it also changes in colors. A canyon like the one pictured is an obvious way to see how the Earth has changed over the years.

This sandstone on the beach shore demonstrates the patterns of change that can be seen in rock formations. The rock changes colors as it progresses; there are stripes of different oranges, tans, and reds. Some sections are covered in holes, and those parts are grey, black, and white. There are changes in textures throughout the rock formation. Some parts are smooth, and others are covered in holes. As rocks are weathered and eroded with wind and water over the years, there are visible changes to the formations and structure.

This table shows the different layers of rocks, how they are formed, and what they are created from. What is noticeable about the changes in the rock layers is that each one is built from something different, has unique characteristics, and is formed in its ways. There are no two layers that are the same.

The graphic that represents a rock formation that has changed over time must demonstrate different layers, weathered walls, a change in shape, and variation in colors. Only one photo matches this description and shows a rock formation that has changed.

This photo is an excellent example of how rock formation change and there are patterns within the layers. The picture is separated into layers, and there are variations in the color, some segments have ledges, and the texture appears to change throughout the formation. The oldest layers at the bottom are similar in color and appearance, while the same can be said about the upper layers.