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← GeographyWhich outcome results when high montane stream sediment load exceeds capacity?
A)Braided stream channel formation✓
B)Dissolved oxygen level increases
C)Hyporheic zone water clears
D)Increased baseflow throughout the year
💡 Explanation
Braided stream channels form due to high sediment load overwhelming the stream's carrying capacity, leading to deposition and channel splitting; because streams attempt to minimize potential energy rather than maintain one stable course, therefore deposition occurs.
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