Excess sediment may result in which of the following channel patterns?
A) V-shaped valleys
B) braided stream
C) meandering stream
D) straight, steep-walled channels

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Excess sediment can create unstable channel conditions that may result in a braided stream pattern, where the channel is divided into multiple smaller channels separated by islands of sediment. V-shaped valleys and straight, steep-walled channels are typically associated with erosional processes, while meandering streams are typically associated with stable channel conditions in which sediment supply matches the ability of the flowing water to transport it.

Excess Sediment May Result in Which of the Following Channel