Which topographical outcome occurs when a meandering river exceeds base level?

💡 Explanation

Oxbow lakes occur from stream incision combined with lateral migration. Channel incision lowers the floodplain because downcutting increases flow efficiency, therefore the river abandons sharp meander bends and creates oxbow lakes, rather than initiating subduction or altering rebound rates.

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• Which outcome occurs when floodplains lack riparian vegetation?
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