What is the term for a bend or curve in a river?
A. Meander
B. Levee
C. Floodplain
D. Delta
Answer: Option A
Solution (By Examveda Team)
A meander is a curve in a river formed by lateral erosion and deposition.It is common in the mature and old stages of river evolution.Levees are raised riverbanks, floodplains are flat lands adjacent to rivers, and deltas form at river mouths.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Geomorphology And Surface Processes
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