The diagram below shows a meandering river. Points A and B are locations on opposite banks of the river. What is occurring at location A and B?

Question

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Responses

Deposition at location A; erosion at location B
Deposition at location A; erosion at location B

Erosion at location A; deposition at location B
Erosion at location A; deposition at location B

Deposition at both A and B
Deposition at both A and B

Erosion at both A and B

Answer 1

In a meandering river, erosion and deposition occur on opposite banks. The outer bank of a bend (like at point B) typically experiences erosion due to faster water flow, while the inner bank (like at point A) tends to have slower water flow and is an area where sediment is deposited.

Based on this understanding, the correct answer is:

Deposition at location A; erosion at location B.