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Headward Erosion Cuts Through a Drainage Divide and Diverts Part

Question 45

Question 45

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Headward erosion cuts through a drainage divide and diverts part of the drainage to another stream. This process is known as ____.


A) stream erosion
B) stream piracy
C) downcutting
D) stream terracing
E) stream division

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