Stream valleys have a distinctive V- shape because:
A) as a valley is cut, overland flow and mass movement remove loosened material from its slopes.
B) as a stream erodes downward, it encounters material more resistant to lateral erosion.
C) as a stream erodes downward, it becomes graded and accomplishes less lateral erosion.
D) as a valley becomes established, there is less lateral meandering.
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