In alluvial river due to the action of centrifugal force, bends are developed by scouring on concave and silting on convex _____________________?
Correct answer: B. Meandering
- A. Silting & scouring
- B. Meandering
- C. Aggrading
- D. Degrading
Explanation
This alternating erosion of the concave bank and deposition on the convex bank causes a river to develop bends known as meanders. The process is therefore called meandering, rather than general aggradation or degradation.
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