Which outcome results following increased deposition in river meander?

💡 Explanation

Increased sediment deposition in the meander neck leads to channel avulsion—a Cutoff redirects river flow and isolates the meander; leaving an Oxbow lake in its wake. That's the definition, rather than altering groundwater recharge or floodplain dynamics during seasonal flow events.

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