Geography · Geomorphology

Which of the following best describes a 'Canyon'?

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1A low-lying coastal plain formed by the deposition of river silt at its mouth
2An isolated, flat-topped hill with steep sides found in desert regions
3A broad, flat-bottomed valley formed exclusively by glacial deposition
4A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, typically carved by a river flowing through arid or semi-arid terrain✓

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A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, typically carved by a river flowing through arid or semi-arid terrain

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