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Meanders Flashcards

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How are meanders formed

A

Erosion and deposition

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Where is the fastest current

A

The outside of the bend

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What happens on the outside of the bend

A

Velocity increases
River has energy
Fastest flow
Deeper
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What happens on the inside of the bend

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Velocity decreases
Less energy
Shallow
Slip of slope

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