Meanders Flashcards
1
Q
What is a meander
A
A meander is a bend in the river, usually found in the middle course of the river where the gradient becomes less steep
2
Q
1shape. what are meander formation a response to
A
A response by the river to the excess energy having emerged from the steel gradient of the upper course
3
Q
2thalweg. What do meanders a,low the river to balance and what happens to the thawed in a straight channel
A
Meanders allow the river to balance the energy with it load. In a straight channel, the thalwag forms a twisted, sinuous course where there are pools and riffles
