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What happens to the river's flow as it encounters stones and other obstructions in its course?
What happens to the river's flow as it encounters stones and other obstructions in its course?
The river's flow starts to twist and turn, resulting in areas of slower and faster water movement.
What is the difference in erosion and deposition between the outside and inside bends of a meander?
What is the difference in erosion and deposition between the outside and inside bends of a meander?
The outside bends experience erosion due to faster water movement, while the inside bends experience deposition due to slower water movement.
What is the result of continual erosion and deposition on the neck of a meander?
What is the result of continual erosion and deposition on the neck of a meander?
The neck of the meander becomes narrower, eventually leading to a cut-off during a flood.
What happens to the meander after the river cuts through its neck?
What happens to the meander after the river cuts through its neck?
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Where are deltas typically found, and what is their characteristic feature?
Where are deltas typically found, and what is their characteristic feature?
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What is the characteristic of a river's flow that leads to the formation of a meander?
What is the characteristic of a river's flow that leads to the formation of a meander?
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What is the primary reason for the formation of a river cliff?
What is the primary reason for the formation of a river cliff?
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What is the eventual fate of a meander after the river cuts through its neck?
What is the eventual fate of a meander after the river cuts through its neck?
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What is the primary process responsible for the lateral erosion of a river?
What is the primary process responsible for the lateral erosion of a river?
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What is the characteristic feature of a delta?
What is the characteristic feature of a delta?
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What happens to the river's flow when it encounters stones and other obstructions?
What happens to the river's flow when it encounters stones and other obstructions?
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What is the ultimate fate of an oxbow lake?
What is the ultimate fate of an oxbow lake?
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