B2
canyon vs gorge vs valley
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| canyonnoun/ˈkæn.jən/ | Meaning a deep valley with steep sides, usually with a river at the bottom | Goes with deep canyon | Example The river has cut a deep canyon through the rock over millions of years. |
| gorgenoun/ɡɔːrdʒ/ | Meaning a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually with a river at the bottom | Goes with deep gorge | Example The road to Ha Giang passes a deep gorge with the Nho Que River below. |
| valleynoun/ˈvæl.i/ | Meaning Low land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it. | Goes with — | Example The village sits in a green valley surrounded by high mountains. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
We had lunch on the rim of the .