Question

That were created by downcutting of the San Juan River. Choose the correct pair of terms from the choices below.

a) Valleys - erosion
b) Canyons - weathering
c) Plateaus - tectonics
d) Gorges - deposition

Answer 1

Valleys - erosion

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct pair of terms to describe the features created by the downcutting of the San Juan River is a) Valleys - erosion. Valleys are formed through the process of erosion, which involves the wearing away of the land by water, wind, or ice. In the case of the San Juan River, the flowing water has gradually eroded the surrounding land, creating valleys.