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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Jovani Gallegos

Chemistry

11 November, 01:23

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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Jaida Simmons · Answer 1

Jaida Simmons 11 November, 01:50

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I believe D is correct

Julio · Answer 2

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.