Braiding

Question 1

Stage 1 formation

Answer 1

Rivers are carrying a vast amount of eroded sediment

Question 2

Stage 2 formation

Answer 2

If the river’s velocity drops or sediment load becomes too large, sediment is deposited in the channel

Question 3

Stage 3 formation

Answer 3

The river divides into many small, winding channels that eventually rejoin to form a single channel