Q. Which of the following statements correctly describes avulsion?
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[A] The rapid abandonment of a river channel and the formation of a new river channel.

[B] A shift in the weather pattern of a place due to anthropogenic factors.c.Weathering of rocks over a period of time caused by the wind.

[C] Weathering of rocks over a period of time caused by the wind.

[D] A fairly rapid mass movement that usually occurs after heavy rainfall.

Answer: A
Notes:
  • Avulsion is the natural process by which river flow diverts out of an established river channel into a new permanent course on the adjacent floodplain.

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