Recent tectonic uplift or a drop in base level can result in downcutting into a landscape that had previously been eroded close to base level,in a process called
A) meander migration.
B) flooding.
C) stream piracy.
D) stream rejuvenation.

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Stream rejuvenation occurs when tectonic uplift or a drop in base level causes a stream to downcut into a landscape that had previously been eroded close to base level. This results in the stream being able to transport larger sediment and eroding deeper into the landscape.

Recent Tectonic Uplift or a Drop in Base Level Can