Meander Formation Flashcards
1
Q
What is a meander
A
A bend in the course of the river
2
Q
What is the first step
A
There is some deposition at the sides of the river making the water turn slightly and push on the river sides
3
Q
What is the second step?
A
Overtime the sides are eroded making also deeper water by its side
4
Q
What is the third step?
A
The water wants to go on the deeper water because there is less friction, eroding furtherer the sides
