Which hydrologic consequence develops where rapid meander migration occurs?

💡 Explanation

An oxbow lake arises from rapid meander migration; the river erodes across its neck, cutting off the loop via channel avulsion, because the flow seeks the path of least resistance. Therefore, an oxbow's formation results, rather than only a change in sediment dynamics.

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