Sometimes streams and rivers run in fairly straight lines. Sometimes, they meander or curve and wander. What is your idea about how faster water affects the shape of a stream or river?

Question

A) Faster streams are straighter.
B) Faster streams curve more.
C) The speed of the stream doesn't affect its shape.

Please Help!!!! Thanks.

Answer 1

Meanders are associate with low energy systems, where the water is moving very slowly.

Higher energy (fast flowing) rivers tend to straighten out bends and do not meander.

Answer 2

Thanks.