What could cause a canyon to be deeper upstream than downstream?





A) The area upstream could be uplifted more than areas downstream.

B) The area upstream is higher above base level and so results in deep erosion.

C) A steeper gradient allows more erosion upstream.

D) All of these are correct.


D) All of these are correct.

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