Name the canyon on the island of Kauai that is known as the 'Grand Canyon of the Pacific.'

• A. Napali Canyon
• B. Waimea Canyon
• C. Kokee Canyon
• D. Hanalei Canyon

Answer: (B)

Waimea Canyon on Kauai earned the nickname "Grand Canyon of the Pacific" because it is a massive, deeply carved gorge with stunning layered colors. Carved by the Waimea River on the island’s western side, the canyon stretches about 14 miles long and can be up to 3,000 feet deep, with walls that show vivid reds, oranges, and greens. This combination of great size, dramatic depth, and striking mosaic of rock colors gives it a grandeur that travelers liken to the Grand Canyon, hence the famous nickname. Nearby landscapes like the Napali Coast are known for sea cliffs rather than a single canyon, while Kokee and Hanalei are notable areas or features but not the canyon specifically associated with that nickname. So the canyon that fits the clue is Waimea Canyon.