Which outcome results from stream meandering affecting drainage divergence?

💡 Explanation

Stream meandering causes channel migration, establishing flow paths by stream piracy; topographic barriers, rather than drainage patterns, shift catchment areas, because gradient differences favor stream with lower base level eroding through divides, therefore stream piracy capture occurs.

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