Question

Which of the following is the world's largest gorge?
1. Copper Canyon
2. Colca Canyon
3. Fish River Canyon
4. The Grand Canyon

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : The Grand Canyon

The correct answer is The Grand Canyon.

• The Grand Canyon is the world's largest gorge.
• The Grand Canyon, created over millions of years by the Colorado River in north-central Arizona, USA, extends from Marble Gorge to the Grand Wash Cliffs, over a distance of 446 km (277 miles).
• It attains a depth of 1.6 km (1 mile) while its width ranges from 0.5 to 29 km (0.31 to 18 miles).

About the USA:

• President - Joe Biden.
• National Animal - American bison.
• National Sports - Baseball.
• National Bird - The bald eagle.
• Highest Peak - Mount McKinley.