How is a canyon different from a valley?

A canyon is deeper than a valley and has steeper sides. Canyons are also narrower than valleys, according to experts from the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

One of the most famous examples of a canyon is the Grand Canyon in the United States. This canyon was formed by the Colorado River, giving it a winding path. It is steeper and narrower than valleys such as the Willamette Valley in Oregon.

Although canyons and valleys are not exactly the same, they do share some similarities. They are both often formed by the movement of rivers and other bodies of water. Canyons and valleys are also classified as depressions in the earth.