If a Stream-Cut Canyon Is Deep and Narrow, Which of the Following

question 2

Multiple Choice

If a stream-cut canyon is deep and narrow, which of the following is most likely to be true?

• A) rocks in the canyon walls are relatively hard and so easy to erode
• B) the stream is probably close to its base level
• C) downcutting is occurring faster than widening
• D) the stream contains mostly small clasts, such as silt

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