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← GeographyWhich outcome occurs when seasonal flooding affects river meandering?
A)Oxbow lake formation increases downstream✓
B)Delta subsidence accelerates nearshore deposits
C)Sediment load stabilizes channel depth
D)River braiding reduces floodplain connectivity
💡 Explanation
Oxbow lake formation accelerates due to increased sediment deposition during seasonal flooding because enhanced lateral erosion causes pronounced meander development, therefore an oxbow lake forms, rather than braiding which involves multiple shallow channels.
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