When a meandering stream is incised into a gradually rising crust or bedrock, the result is a(n) ________.
A) cut off
B) entrenched meander
C) delayed tributary junction
D) stream terrace
E) peneplain

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An entrenched meander is a result of a meandering stream being incised into rising crust or bedrock. The stream erodes downward, creating a steep-sided valley or canyon with meanders still visible on the valley floor.

When a Meandering Stream Is Incised into a Gradually Rising