Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography (10th Edition)
Geosystems: An Introduction to Physical Geography (10th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134597119
Author: Robert W. Christopherson, Ginger E. Birkeland
Publisher: PEARSON
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The connection between stream velocity, erosion, and deposition during the formation of a meander.

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Meandering streams have distinctive flow and channel characteristics. The meandering streams vary in their ability to form curving bends in the landscape and are also known as sinuosity.

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During the formation of a meander, erosion can occur on the outer bends of the meander, where the stream’s velocity is strongest. The deposition of sediments may occur along the bends of the inner meander, where the speed is low. This sediment deposition contributes to development of exposed plates, known as point bars.

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