The distinction between a valley and a canyon is ____________.
A)nonexistent;the two terms are synonymous
B)the sides of a canyon are more steep than those of a valley
C)the sides of a valley are more steep 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 more steep than those of a valley. While both valleys and canyons are defined as a low area of land between higher ground, canyons are typically deeper and narrower with steeper sides. Valleys, on the other hand, tend to have wider, more gradual slopes.

The Distinction Between a Valley and a Canyon Is ____________