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← GeographyWhich outcome naturally occurs when fluvial sediment deposition obstructs meander necks?
A)Oxbow lake formation through channel avulsion✓
B)Increased stream gradient due to downcutting
C)Braided channel formation past threshold
D)Decreased sinuosity near base level
💡 Explanation
Oxbow lakes form because sediment accumulation induces channel avulsion which shortcuts flow, therefore a crescent lake forms rather than increased incision, braiding tendencies, or reduced sinuosity due to gradient shifts. Abandonment results.
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