Entrenchment of a channel occurs because

A) a decrease in stream gradient occurs.
B) a change in the bed load size-distribution occurs.
C) the river flows from consolidated rock into a region composed of loose sediments.
D) rejuvenation occurs due to uplift.
E) isostatic downwarping of the crust occurs.


D

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