Which lake outcome occurs when sediment deposition chokes a river?

💡 Explanation

Sediment deposition causes floodplain lake formation due to channel avulsion, because increased sediment load forces the river to seek new paths. Therefore, increased floodplain lake formation occurs, rather than reduced circulations or scouring, which would require other forcing.

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