Which outcome occurs when a meander stream encounters increased sediment load exceeding carrying capacity?

💡 Explanation

Braided streams develop because increased sediment exceeds stream power, fostering Aggradation exceeding transport via decreased hydraulic radius and increased friction; therefore, a classic broad braided pattern emerges, rather than continued uniform channel incision.

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