Which event is most likely to cause rejuvenation of a stream?

A. During an earthquake, the stream is lifted to a higher elevation.

B. During a hurricane, heavy rainfall causes the stream to flood.

C. During a period of thaw, a frozen stream begins to flow again.

D. During a landslide, a natural dam forms on the stream.

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King Wade

3 September, 03:14

Which event is most likely to cause rejuvenation of a stream?

A. During an earthquake, the stream is lifted to a higher elevation.

B. During a hurricane, heavy rainfall causes the stream to flood.

C. During a period of thaw, a frozen stream begins to flow again.

D. During a landslide, a natural dam forms on the stream.

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Answers (2)

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Brenden Patel · Answer 1

A. During an earthquake, the stream is lifted to a higher elevation.

Explanation:

Rejuvenation (also known as downcutting) of a stream can be caused by the uplift of land. Out of the answer choices, answer A is the only one that can cause an uplift of land.

Lorelei Choi · Answer 2

During an earthquake, the stream is lifted to a higher elevation.