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Download Solution PDFThe Grand Canyon located in which country?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is The US.
- The Grand Canyon is an example of a valley that is an erosional landform.
- Erosion - It is the geological process in which earthen materials such as soil or rock are removed and transported by natural forces such as wind or water.
- Valleys start as small and narrow rills.
- The rills will gradually develop into long and wide Gullies.
- A rill means a small stream.
- Erosion - It is the geological process in which earthen materials such as soil or rock are removed and transported by natural forces such as wind or water.
- The gullies will further deepen, widen, and lengthen to give rise to valleys.
- Gully - A small passage formed due to stream.
- Depending upon dimensions and shape, many types of valleys like V-shaped valleys, gorge, canyon, etc. can be recognised.
- V-shaped valley
- A canyon is characterised by steep steplike side slopes.
- A canyon is wider at its top than at its bottom. In fact, a canyon is a variant of a gorge.
- Valley types depend upon the type and structure of rocks in which they form.
- Example - canyons commonly form in horizontal bedded sedimentary rocks and gorges form in hard rocks.
- The Grand Canyon :
- Gorge - A narrow valley with steep sides and a river running through it.
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