In which country is the deepest canyon in the world (Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon)?
- A. China
- B. Peru
- C. Mexico
- D. USA
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Correct: A. China
The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon is the deepest canyon in the world and is located in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It is carved by the Yarlung Tsangpo River as it flows around the high peaks of the Himalayas, reaching a maximum depth of over 6,000 meters (19,000 feet)-making it significan'tly deeper than the Grand Canyon in the United States.