Formation of a Meander

Question 1

How do meanders form?

fastest flow of water?

Answer 1

the fastest flow of water is on the outer end of the river increasing its erosive power.

Question 2

rivers now have ___ energy to transport materials, this can result in ___

Answer 2

more, erosion such as hydraulic action and abrasion

Question 3

what is hydraulic action?

Answer 3

when air is compressed in rocks on the river bank causing them to dislodge and break over time.

Question 4

what is abrasion?

Answer 4

when the force of the water throws rick against the riverbed

Question 5

explanation continued, water is …

Answer 5

helicoidal and moved material across the river

Question 6

riffles and pools?

Answer 6

create changes in the speed and depth of the river channel

Question 7

what are pools?

Answer 7

areas of deeper water

Question 8

what are riffles?

Answer 8

areas of shallower water with greater turbulence

Question 9

helicoidal flow..

Answer 9

leases to rivers and beaches being formed

Question 10

continuous erosion…

Answer 10

on the outer bank and deposition on the inner creates a meander

Question 11

meander will then

Answer 11

migrate down stream as erosion continues