Which of the Following Tends to Occur When an Area

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tends to occur when an area experiences tectonic uplift in its headwater region?

• A)The amount of turbulence will decrease.
• B)The stream will begin to deposit more of its load.
• C)The channel will begin to erode downward at a faster rate.
• D)The stream will lose energy.

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