Which outcome arises when glacial meltwater outflow diminishes downstream within an alluvial fan?

💡 Explanation

Less meltwater reduces the stream's capacity; reduced stream power causes reduced capacity for erosion and sediment transport via hydraulic action. Therefore, distal stream incision decreases rather than increasing, because lowered flow cannot sustain original channel depths.

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