The Portion of Each Meandering Curve Subject to the Fastest

question 20

Multiple Choice

The portion of each meandering curve subject to the fastest water velocity undergoes the greatest erosive action.This action forms a steep

• A)meander scar.
• B)oxbow.
• C)cutback.
• D)point bar.
• E)uppercut bank.

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