Which process causes downcutting of river valleys?
A. Overbank deposition
B. Base level rise
C. Vertical erosion
D. Meandering
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Vertical erosion deepens river valleys by cutting down into the bed.This process is dominant in the youthful stage of a river.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Geomorphology And Surface Processes
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