Asked by Nicole Lemieux on Jul 02, 2024
Which of the following is true about the formation and migration of meanders?
A) most floodplains do not preserve evidence of the former position of meanders
B) flow velocity is highest when water takes a shortcut around the inside of a bend
C) meanders migrate inward as sediment is deposited on the inside bend
D) migration of meanders back and forth can help form a floodplain
E) none of these
Formation
The process of being naturally formed or the structure or composition of something that has been formed, often used in geological contexts.
Migration
The movement of people, animals, or particles from one location to another, often driven by environmental factors, social changes, or economic pressures.
Meanders
Naturally occurring bends or curves in a river or waterway, typically resulting from erosion and sediment deposition.
- Elucidate the notions of fundamental elevation, the shifting of curves in streams, and the movement of sediments through river systems.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the notions of fundamental elevation, the shifting of curves in streams, and the movement of sediments through river systems.