Asked by Gisèle Mouawad on May 14, 2024
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A depositional feature that has been deposited on the inside of a curve because of lower velocity is known as a:
A) point bar
B) midchannel bar
C) meander cutoff
Depositional Feature
Depositional features are structures formed by the accumulation of sediment from wind, water, ice, or biological activity, including deltas, dunes, and sandbars.
Velocity
The speed and direction of an object's motion.
Curve
A smooth, continuous line or surface that deviates from being straight, often described in mathematics and geometry.
- Identify and describe different stream features and depositional environments.
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Kileshna DivyaMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Point bars are depositional features formed on the inside bends of rivers or streams where the water velocity is lower, allowing sediment to accumulate.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe different stream features and depositional environments.