Which erosional outcome amplifies when river levees artificially constrain channel width?

💡 Explanation

Accelerated channel bank erosion occurs because the increased flow velocity in confined channels leads to greater shear stress. This amplifies lateral erosion from hydraulic action rather than depositional processes; therefore, option C is correct.

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