Which outcome occurs when rapid alluvial deposition obstructs established waterways?

💡 Explanation

Braided streams form due to sediment load overwhelming a river; the decreased channel capacity, because of alluvial aggradation, results in the water splitting into multiple channels. This occurs rather than climate stabilization, increased infiltration, or erosion enhancement; therefore, a braided stream occurs.

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