Meander Flashcards
1
Q
In a straight river Chanel
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Water twists and turns around instructions such as large boulders
2
Q
Riffles and pools lead to
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changes in the speed and depth of the river Chanel
3
Q
Pools are areas of
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Deeper water whereas riffles are shallower with greater turbulence
4
Q
Rivers flow fastest
A
On the outside bend increasing erosive power, undercutting forming concave river cliffs
5
Q
Helicoidal
A
Flow transfers sediment from river cliffs to river beaches in a corkscrew motion
6
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