Braided Streams Flashcards
1
Q
Why are braided streams formed?
A
The channels become choked with coarse material because of marked seasonal variations in discharge.
2
Q
What is found on the outwash plains?
A
Often a series of small depressions filled with lakes or marshes. These are known as kettle holes.
3
Q
What are braided streams?
A
Meltwater streams that cross the outwash plain are braided.
