Which mechanism causes increased channel sinuosity when stream discharge falls below average?

💡 Explanation

Reduced stream discharge causes decreased sediment transport capacity because shallower flows move less material using stream power. Therefore, sediment accumulates in bends, promoting meander growth rather than a straighter channel form because lateral erosion dominates on the banks under these conditions, as shear stress alters.

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