Consider the following statements regarding gorges and canyons 1 A gorge is a deep valley with very ...........

Geography (CDS) World Physical Aspects

Consider the following statements regarding gorges and canyons:

1. A gorge is a deep valley with very steep to straight sides, and the canyon is characterised by steep step-like side slopes.

2. A gorge is significantly wider at its top than at its bottom, and a canyon is almost equal in width at its top as well as its bottom.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: A gorge and a canyon are both geological landforms associated with erosional features of rivers with deep valleys, but they have some distinguishing characteristics. A gorge is a deep valley with very steep to straight sides, and the canyon is characterised by steep step-like side slopes. Statement 2 is incorrect: A gorge is almost equal in width at its top and bottom. In contrast, a canyon is wider at its top than its bottom.