Meanders Flashcards
1
Q
Meander
A
Twist and turns in a river
2
Q
Where does a river start to meander?
A
In the middle course
3
Q
How do meanders form?
A
Erosion and depositional process occurring simultaneously
4
Q
Erosion takes place on the …?
A
Outside bend as the velocity is faster and erodes the sides
5
Q
Where does deposition take place?
A
Inside bend as the velocity of water is slower and it can not erode
6
Q
Process
A
Actions that take place and create physical geography features or land forms
7
Q
Interlocking spurs
A
River doesn’t have energy to go through so it weaves through the mountains
