Question

Pirate streams ________.
A. consist of a series of intertwined channels that are overloaded with sediment
B. have flowing water either episodically or during only a portion of the year
C. have a channel that is highly sinuous (curvy)
D. form when headward erosion causes one stream to intersect another

Answer 1

Answer:

D. form when headward erosion causes one stream to intersect another

Explanation:

Pirate streams -

It is the condition, when the drainage system of a river is directed to flow to to the nearby stream , rather than to its usual flow, is referred to as pirate streams.

This type of condition can originate by several reasons , like -

1. Erosion

2. Tectonic moments

3. natural calamity, etc.

Hence, from the given options , the correct statement regarding pirate streams is D.