consequent stream A stream whose course is consequent upon the shape of a newly emerged land surface. Its course shows no necessary relationship with the underlying geologic structure, although older usage tended to restrict the term to a stream flowing in a downdip direction across gently inclined strata.

consequent stream Stream whose course is consequent upon the shape of a newly emerged land surface. Its course shows no necessary relationship with the underlying geologic structure, although older usage tended to restrict the term to a stream flowing in a downdip direction across gently inclined strata.