How does a river "pluck" particles?
A) hammer-like action of particles against the particles that are lodged in the side of river canyons
B) force of water rushing against particles in solid rock
C) scouring action of particles around the rock which encloses the rock that is plucked
D) shear stress of water against joints and cracks
Answer: D
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