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A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides, think of the Grand Canyon most famously to visualise what this is.
A gorge is a deep ravine, which usually has a river running through it - though this doesn't have to be the case.
Finally a valley is any depression, usually of a certain length, in the surface of the land and often contains a river.
So, a canyon is a specific type of valley, with particularly steep sides. A gorge is a particularly deep depression, and will usually contain a river.
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What are some Terms for narrow deep valleys?
Ravine, gorge, canyon.
How is a valley different from a canyon?
a river forms a canyon a Vally is the space between two hills
Is the word canyon a proper noun?
In this context, it is common. A specific canyon, like the Grand Canyon, is proper.
What is the difference between a gorge and a canyon?
A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides, think of the grand canyon most famously to visualise what this is. A gorge is a deep ravine, which usually has a river running through it - though this doesn't have to be the case. Finally a valley is any depression, usually of a certain length, in the surface of the land and often contains a river. So, a canyon is a specific type of valley, with particularly steep sides. A gorge is a particularly deep depression, and will usually contain a river.
What is a narrow valley called?
a canyon, ravineor gorge
What is bigger and wider a canyon or a gorge?
A canyon is bigger and wider than a gorge.
Is a gorge the same thing as a canyon?
Essentially, yes. However, the National Geographic differentiates between the two by stating a gorge is generally steeper and narrower than a canyon.
The Danube forms a border between Serbia and what?
The partition between Serbia and Romania is the Iron gate gorge or canyon. The gorge is part of the middle section on the Danube river.
What is another name for a deep gorge?
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What is a geographical term know as a canyon?
A canyon, or gorge, is a deep valley between cliffs often carved from the landscape by a river.
What is the deepest gorge in Idaho?
The deepest gorge in Idaho is called Hells Canyon. The canyon is part of Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, and is North America's deepest river gorge.
What is deep gorge?
canyon
What is the name of the famous canyon in the US?
* Black Canyon of the Gunnison ~ Colorado * Bryce Canyon ~ Utah * Columbia River Gorge ~ Pacific Northwest * Grand Canyon ~ Arizona * Grand Canyon of Yellowstone ~ Wyoming * Hells Canyon ~ Idaho and Oregon * Kings Canyon ~ California * Palo Duro Canyon ~ Texas * Red River Gorge ~ Kentucky * Royal Gorge ~ Colorado
What is the name of the famous canyon is the US?
* Black Canyon of the Gunnison ~ Colorado * Bryce Canyon ~ Utah * Columbia River Gorge ~ Pacific Northwest * Grand Canyon ~ Arizona * Grand Canyon of Yellowstone ~ Wyoming * Hells Canyon ~ Idaho and Oregon * Kings Canyon ~ California * Palo Duro Canyon ~ Texas * Red River Gorge ~ Kentucky * Royal Gorge ~ Colorado
What is is a synonym for the word gorge?
Canyon.
What is another name for a canyon?
A gorge.
What is the giant gorge in the Colorado River called?
Might you be referring to the famed Grand Canyon? It's pretty large, though strictly speaking, it is canyon rather than a gorge.
