Valleys

What Is a Valley?

A valley is a low area between hills or mountains.
It looks like a big bowl on the ground.
Rivers often flow through valleys.

How Valleys Are Made

Rain falls on the hills.
The water runs down and makes a tiny stream.
Over many years the stream cuts into the earth.
The cut becomes a valley.
Sometimes ice moves the earth and makes a U‑shaped valley.

Fun Valley Facts

• Some valleys are very deep, like the Grand Canyon.
• Animals love valleys because they have water and food.
• People build houses and farms in valleys because the land is flat.

Valleys are special places where land, water, and life come together.