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← GeographyWhich outcome accompanies thick loess deposition near rivers?
A)Elevated flood risk✓
B)Reduced riverbank erosion
C)Enhanced groundwater recharge
D)Decreased sediment transport capacity
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Thick loess deposits result in increased flood risk because decreased soil permeability due to the fine silt and clay material results in lower infiltration rates; therefore, surface runoff increases during precipitation, rather than water infiltrating, amplifying flood events.
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