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    The Primary Cause of Terrace Formation Is
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The Primary Cause of Terrace Formation Is

Question 18

Question 18

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The primary cause of terrace formation is


A) an increase in channel load.
B) a decrease in flood frequency.
C) an increase in a river's velocity.
D) flow through loose sediment.

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