Geography (Virginia, royal, America, British)

[darstar]

Originally Posted by DC at the Ridge

Thanks, Terryj! Whoever answers the canyon should post the next question.

DC

The Grand Canyon . AZ. and NV, mostly all in AZ. is the deepest in the US.

[John Walmsley]

I believe that Hell's canyon between Oregon and Idaho at nearly 8,000 feet is the deepest. It's high on my list of places to see.

[Terryj]

Originally Posted by John Walmsley

I believe that Hell's canyon between Oregon and Idaho at nearly 8,000 feet is the deepest. It's high on my list of places to see.

John, good answer, yes you are correct.
I've been there a few times and it is an awesome site to see.

[John Walmsley]

This could be a little tricky:
On what continent is the largest desert in the world?

On the same continent for extra credit: Name the below-sea-level-trench the size of Mexico that isn't covered by ocean.

[darstar]

Originally Posted by John Walmsley

This could be a little tricky:
On what continent is the largest desert in the world?

On the same continent for extra credit: Name the below-sea-level-trench the size of Mexico that isn't covered by ocean.

Antarctica ? not sure about the trench.

[John Walmsley]

Originally Posted by darstar

Antarctica ? not sure about the trench.

Good answer! It's the driest place in the world. It's usually classified as a polar desert.

Antarctica is an amazing place. Bentley Trench, named for the man who discovered it, is the lowest place below sea level not covered by ocean.
However, it would be underwater if the ice melted.

Your turn ...

[darstar]

We all know about Niagara Falls , the highest magnitude on the scale , for its place as number one waterfall in North America.
Now , what are number two , and , number three ? Remember , not the highest , or the most water , but , the most beauty ,....magnitude , as it is.
When we go on vacation , to see our natural beauty , waterfalls are always high on the list of places to see. nearly every state and or Provence has at least one.Many are mere "water over the dam" , however , only a few , are really memorable , dramatic , and Falls you would want to see again and again.
Number three is a tough one , and ( hint ) , can not be driven to, only by plane , or hiking in can you see it.

[Thyra]

I would guess Angel Falls in Venezuela for #3...
And the Falls in Yellowstone for #2

[darstar]

Originally Posted by Trudeyrose

I would guess Angel Falls in Venezuela for #3...
And the Falls in Yellowstone for #2

No , Venezuela is not in North America. and , no on Yellowstone , but , you are not too far away ( wouldn't want to walk it however ! ).

[Terryj]

I would say number 2 is:Yosemite Falls, California, number 3: Honokohau Falls in Hawaii, that is if Hawaii is part of North America.