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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Tectonic uplift in the headwater region of a stream will increase the slope of the land and therefore increase the rate of downstream erosion, causing the channel to erode downward at a faster rate.

Which of the Following Tends to Occur When an Area