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what is the defrence between gorge and canyon

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How is a canyon different then a valley?

a valley is the space between two hills while a river forms a canyon


How can a valley become a canyon?

A valley can become a canyon by rivers and rocks.


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 difference between a plateau and a canyon?

A plateau is a flat elevated landform with steep sides, while a canyon is a deep valley with steep sides usually carved by a river. Plateaus are generally broad and flat on the top, while canyons have narrow bottoms and high vertical walls.


What is the difference between a canyon and a cliff?

A canyon is a deep valley with steep sides typically carved by a river over time, while a cliff is a vertical or nearly vertical rock face. Canyons are larger landforms that can stretch for miles, while cliffs are smaller, often found along coastlines or mountain edges.


What is the bottom of a canyon called?

Valley


Deep valley that's start with a c?

A canyon is a deep narrow valley.


What is another name for a deep valley?

A deep valley could be called a canyon, such as the Grand Canyon.


What Is a deep valley with a high steep sides?

It is a Canyon as in the Grand Canyon.


Which of these landforms valley mountain or canyon is not shown on the map of California?

Valley is not shown on the map of California.


What is a valley between high cliffs called in Spanish?

canyon = garganta, desfiladero, congosto Note: The Spanish cognate "cañon" means "cannon" not "canyon".


A deep narrow gorge with high steep sides that has been cut by running water?

A 'hanging valley' is a valley which is cut across by a river flowing in a deeper valley.