Which erosion pattern results when alluvial river sediment increases slope?

💡 Explanation

Increased slope leads to higher stream energy and sediment transport capacity; therefore, braided channels form due to excessive sediment deposition and shifts in flow paths caused by channel avulsion, rather than meandering because the stream is overloaded.

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