What may result when headward erosion makes a water divide retreat?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: River capture
Headward erosion is the extension of a stream channel toward its source. If one stream erodes backward more rapidly, it can breach the separating watershed and divert the upper course of a neighboring stream into its own valley. This drainage rearrangement is called river capture, stream piracy, or river capture by elbow of capture. Hence option A is correct. Sea stacks, barchans, and stalactites are coastal, aeolian, and cave features respectively.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
River capture
Why is this the correct answer?
Headward erosion is the extension of a stream channel toward its source. If one stream erodes backward more rapidly, it can breach the separating watershed and divert the upper course of a neighboring stream into its own valley. This drainage rearrangement is called river capture, stream piracy, or river capture by elbow of capture. Hence option A is correct. Sea stacks, barchans, and stalactites are coastal, aeolian, and cave features respectively.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Recording of Transactions (I & II). Topic: Covers the accounting equation.
