The process whereby streams deepen their channel is known as
A)headwater erosion.
B)stream piracy
C)channel incision.
D)saltation.

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Channel incision refers to the process by which streams deepen their channels over time through erosion of the bedrock and sediment. This can be caused by a variety of factors such as increased water flow or decreased sediment supply. Headwater erosion refers to the erosion of sediment at the source of a stream, while stream piracy refers to the diversion of one stream's flow by another stream. Saltation refers to the transport of sediment in a bouncing motion by wind or water. None of these processes specifically relate to the deepening of a stream channel.

The Process Whereby Streams Deepen Their Channel Is Known as