GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

GENERAL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A deep valley with steep walls that cut into the earth caused by erosion from running water.
A
Valley
B
Canyon
C
Gulf
D
River
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Gorges are narrow, steep walled valleys between hills. Most gorges are caused by the action of rivers flowing through those areas for thousands of years.

Detailed explanation-2: -A canyon is a deep, narrow valley surrounded by tall cliffs. Because a canyon is often very deep, be very cautious when standing on the rocky cliffs above. The noun canyon refers to a deep ravine that has been cut into the earth’s surface over a long period of time by erosion from a running river.

Detailed explanation-3: -Canyons are created by water and wind erosion over time after a huge plateau, mountain or hill is formed. These plateaus, mountains, and hills are formed due to tectonic movements. Over time, snow covers the peak of these landforms.

Detailed explanation-4: -A canyon is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides. “Canyon” comes from the Spanish word cañon, which means “tube” or “pipe.” The term “gorge” is often used to mean “canyon, ‘’ but a gorge is almost always steeper and narrower than a canyon.

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