As base level is approached by a stream, the ability of a stream to erode its bed
A) increases.
B) decreases.
C) remains constant.

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As the base level is approached, the stream's ability to erode its bed decreases because there is less potential energy available for the stream to do work. When a stream reaches its base level, it no longer has the ability to erode its bed at all.

As Base Level Is Approached by a Stream, the Ability