The Grand Canyon of Mars and How It Formed

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Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

NASA

Collection:

NASA

Grade Level:

Primary, Secondary

Abstract:

Mars has many canyons and valleys, most of which were caused by the movement of the planet's crust. By examining these canyons and valleys, students gain insight into the processes that created them. Since the Grand Canyon of Mars is a rift valley and was not formed by water, this module focuses on processes that alter a planet's surface in the absence of flowing surface water such as uplift, slumping, sapping, and subsidence.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Material Type:

Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Downloadable docs

Conditions of Use:

Public Domain
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