Which consequence results when a meandering river's stream power increases significantly?

💡 Explanation

Increased stream power enhances the erosional force eroding the outer bends because lateral migration causes meander cut-off; therefore oxbow lakes are formed. Rather than floodplain sedimentation, scouring events are intensified.

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