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Posted by Sarah on Monday, January 18, 2010 at 11:11am.

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

Please Help!!!! Thanks.

earth - Dr Russ, Monday, January 18, 2010 at 11:16am
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.
earth - Sarah, Monday, January 18, 2010 at 11:22am
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