1. CROSS-SECTION OF A MEANDER3 2 4 1 5
Match the feature/process to the correct definition. Add the number of the arrow alongside each feature / process.
Deep water
A gently sloping area of land on the inside of a meander
Slip off slope
Formed on the outside bend of the meander due to erosion.
River cliff
Because of the gentle slope, there is a lot of frictional drag and so therefore the river flows at this speed
Fastest flow
Maximum depth of the channel. (Note the asymmetrical cross-profile)
Slowest flow
There is little frictional drag from the bed and bank at this point and so the river can flow at this speed.