The meandering pattern of a river is developed by ____________________?
Correct answer: B. Dominant discharge
- A. Average discharge
- B. Dominant discharge
- C. Maximum discharge
- D. Critical discharge
Explanation
A river's meanders are shaped by the discharge that occurs most frequently and controls long-term channel form, called the dominant or channel-forming discharge. Maximum and flood discharges mainly affect flood conveyance and bank erosion rather than establishing the ordinary meandering pattern.
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