Which mechanism significantly reduces river flow velocity immediately adjacent to a natural levee?

💡 Explanation

When water flows near a levee's surface, boundary layer friction occurs because the levee surface roughness creates drag, slowing the water's movement due to viscosity. Therefore, reduced velocity near the levee results, rather than the effects caused by depth changes, radius effects or general tubulence.

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