If a river or stream is collecting sediment and is building up dunes in its bed is called ______________________?
Correct answer: D. Aggrading river
- A. Stable river
- B. Sub-stable river
- C. Sediment river
- D. Aggrading river
Explanation
An aggrading river gains sediment, causing its bed to rise and often forming dunes or other deposits. A degrading river does the opposite by eroding and lowering its bed.
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