Which process develops extensive drainage systems above poorly-consolidated alluvial deposits?

💡 Explanation

Differential compaction triggers channel incision because less dense alluvial material compresses faster than denser layers; this localized lowering promotes surface drainage initiation rather than groundwater depletion or rebound. Therefore incision, rather than rebound, drives drainage.

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