Meanders Flashcards
1
Q
How are meanders formed
A
Erosion and deposition
2
Q
Where is the fastest current
A
The outside of the bend
3
Q
What happens on the outside of the bend
A
Velocity increases
River has energy
Fastest flow
Deeper
Undercuts
4
Q
What happens on the inside of the bend
A
Velocity decreases
Less energy
Shallow
Slip of slope
