Which mechanism causes stream channel downcutting following a tectonic uplift event?

💡 Explanation

Following tectonic uplift, base-level lowering occurs because the stream's potential energy increases relative to its new mouth elevation, initiating channel incision. Therefore downcutting results, rather than deposition, stabilization, or hydraulic changes which counteract the increased gradient.

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