What is the main cause of river meandering?
A. Tectonic uplift
B. Variation in flow velocity
C. Wind erosion
D. Sediment cementation
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Meandering is caused by lateral erosion and deposition due to variations in flow velocity across a river channel.The faster side erodes, while the slower side deposits sediment, forming curves.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Geomorphology And Surface Processes
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