Downcutting also known as rejuvenation. of a stream may be due to______ .
A) thermal expansion
B) rising of sea level
C) uplift of land
D) a decreased gradient

Name: Downcutting also known as rejuvenation. of a stream may be due to______ . A) thermal expansion B) rising of sea level C) uplift of land D) a decreased gradient
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Downcutting or rejuvenation of a stream is primarily caused by uplift of land. As the land rises, the stream cuts down into the bedrock to create a new, steeper gradient.

Downcutting Also Known as Rejuvenation