Which of the following tends to occur when an area experiences tectonic uplift in its headwater region?
A) The stream will begin to deposit more of its load.
B) The amount of turbulence will increase.
C) The channel will begin to erode downward at a faster rate.
D) both A and B
E) both B and C
Answer: E) both B and C
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