Headward erosion cuts through a drainage divide and diverts part of the drainage to another stream.This process is called
A) stream erosion.
B) stream piracy.
C) downcutting.
D) stream terracing.

Name: Headward erosion cuts through a drainage divide and diverts part of the drainage to another stream.This process is called A) stream erosion. B) stream piracy. C) downcutting. D) stream terracing.
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Headward erosion that diverts part of the drainage to another stream is known as stream piracy.

Headward Erosion Cuts Through a Drainage Divide and Diverts Part