Formation of entrenched meanders can result from a
A) low-gradient river followed by downcutting.
B) braided river that later exceeds its capacity to carry sediment.
C) braided river followed by regional uplift.
D) steep-gradient mountain stream following by an increase in precipitation.
A) low-gradient river followed by downcutting.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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safely be taken from the oceans without damaging the ecosystem. A) The assertion and the reason are both correct, and the reason is valid. B) The assertion and the reason are both correct, but the reason is invalid. C) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect. D) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct. E) Both the assertion and the reason are incorrect.