Which mechanism causes stream channel sinuosity in meandering river systems despite continuous downslope flow?

💡 Explanation

Despite downslope flow, helicoidal flow generates a corkscrew motion in meandering streams because differential pressure encourages outer bank erosion that deepens bends. Therefore, helicoidal flow creates sinuosity, rather than friction, vegetation, or load differences which require unique boundary restrictions.

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