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

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The sides of a canyon are typically steeper than those of a valley. While both landforms are formed by erosion, canyons are more deeply eroded and have steeper sides, creating a more dramatic landscape.

The Distinction Between a Valley and a Canyon Is ____________