How is Earth's surface likely to change along the edges of a bend in a river channel?

A. Erosion takes place along the inner edge as water flows relatively slowly.

B. Erosion takes place along the outer edge as water flows relatively fast.

D. Deposition takes place along the inner edge as water flows relatively fast.

C. Deposition takes place along the outer edge as water flows relatively slowly.

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Chemistry

Wagner

26 September, 22:51

How is Earth's surface likely to change along the edges of a bend in a river channel?

A. Erosion takes place along the inner edge as water flows relatively slowly.

B. Erosion takes place along the outer edge as water flows relatively fast.

D. Deposition takes place along the inner edge as water flows relatively fast.

C. Deposition takes place along the outer edge as water flows relatively slowly.

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Kenny Odom · Answer 1

A river flowing down a straight path will be moving the fastest in the middle of the river, just below the surface. But if that river approaches a bend, the speed changes.

Mila Newton · Answer 2

Mila Newton 27 September, 00:24

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I believe D is correct