Why do rivers curve?
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Confused about meanders, erosion and deposition? Why are some rivers raging rapids of white water while others are silty meanders of slow moving water? This lessons will quickly clarify any questions you might have! Go with the flow and get started!
6. The length of an S-shaped meander is equal to about 6 times the width of the channel. How long would the S-shaped meander be on a stream that is 5 meters wide?
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