Asked by Lucky Mbasela on May 11, 2024
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Stream terraces represent:
A) older floodplains of a river that has incised downward
B) cutoff meanders of a meandering stream
C) areas where sea level has risen and waves beveled across the coast
D) none of these
Stream Terraces
Flat, bench-like landforms parallel to a stream, formed by the erosion of a valley by the stream or by fluctuations in sea level.
Incised Downward
A process where valleys or channels are cut deeply into the landscape, often by rivers or glaciers.
Floodplains
Flat areas adjacent to rivers that are subject to flooding and are composed of sediment deposited by the river.
- Understand the concept and formation of stream terraces.
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Jordan MarderMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Stream terraces are remnants of older floodplains left elevated as a river cuts downward into its own valley, indicating previous levels of the riverbed at times when the river flowed at a higher elevation.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept and formation of stream terraces.