Landforms part 5: Valleys and Canyons

The video introduces Yosemite Valley, a well-known landform in North America, and explains what a valley is, highlighting its features such as being a lowland between hills or mountains where cities and rivers often reside. It then compares valleys to canyons, noting that while valleys have gentle slopes, canyons are deep, narrow, and have steep sides. The video uses Zion Canyon as an example to illustrate these differences.

What is a valley typically characterized by?

• Lowland between hills or mountains

• High peaks and ridges

• Flat plains with no elevation

• Desert landscapes

Which of the following is a common feature of a valley?

• High altitude plateaus

• Gently sloping sides

• Flat bottom with steep sides

• Steep, narrow sides

How does a canyon differ from a valley?

• Canyons are deep and narrow with steep sides

• Canyons have gently sloping sides

• Canyons are always found in deserts

• Canyons are flat and wide

Where is Zion Canyon located?

• Northern California

• Southern Utah

• Western Colorado

• Eastern Nevada

Canyons are often formed by being cut from which types of landforms?

• Deserts or dunes

• Forests or jungles

• Plateaus or plains

• Lakes or ponds