The distinction between a valley and a canyon is ____________.
A) nonexistent; the two terms are synonymous
B) that the sides of a canyon are steeper than those of a valley
C) that the sides of a valley are steeper than those of a canyon
D) that valleys are often cut by streams; canyons are eroded out by the wind

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The sides of a canyon are steeper than those of a valley. While there is some overlap between the two terms, canyons tend to refer to deep, narrow ravines with steep sides, whereas valleys tend to refer to wider, more gently sloping areas often traversed by rivers or streams.

The Distinction Between a Valley and a Canyon Is ____________