Multiple choice general knowledge

Usually formed by water erosion, narrow channels form in the mountainside. What are these channels known as?

  1. Fissure

  2. Crack

  3. Gully

  4. Gorge

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Gully is the correct answer. A gully is a narrow channel formed in the earth by water erosion, typically on a hillside or mountainside. They are smaller than canyons and form when water cuts through soil or soft rock. A fissure is a deep crack, a crack is a general fracture, and a gorge is a larger, deeper valley. The question correctly describes gullies.