Meanders Flashcards
1
Q
What are meanders
A
Bends that develop in a river channel as the gradient evens out. They are continually changing features that are a result of different velocities across the channel.
2
Q
On the inside the river is
A
Slower Less energy Deposition Slip-off slope Shallow
3
Q
On the outside
A
Faster flow Lots of energy Erosion River cliff Deeper
