meander

Question 1

what is a meanders

Answer 1

bends and curves along the course of thee river

Question 2

where do they occur and why

Answer 2

in the mature stage because it is less steep (slower)

Question 3

more ____ join the river

Answer 3

tributaries

Question 4

what increases in the river

Answer 4

volume of water and river load

Question 5

what way does the river erode

Answer 5

laterally

Question 6

meanders occur as a result of______ and ____

Answer 6

erosion and deposition

Question 7

where does erosion occur on a meander

Answer 7

on the outside bend where it undercuts the river bed

Question 8

where does deposition occur on a meander

Answer 8

on the inner bend as it is shallow and the river moves slower

Question 9

what can build up where deposition has occured

Answer 9

a river beach or point bar