Which of the following defines a canyon?

Which of the following defines a canyon?

the formation of a natural levee

the formation of a river with many bends

the formation of a fan-shaped structure as a river empties out into the sea

the valley between steep, rocky cliffs formed by downcutting.

Answer:

The valley between steep, rocky cliffs formed by downcuttin is the correct answer. Imagine the Grand Canyon. (Downcutting is a river eroding downward through its bed)