Rivers may develop pronounced sinuous (wiggly) curves called a ___ pattern.
A) braided
B) meandering
C) incised
D) channelized
E) rilled

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Meandering patterns are characterized by pronounced sinuous curves in a river's channel. Braided patterns involve multiple channels splitting and rejoining, incised patterns are deeply cut into the landscape, and channelized patterns have been heavily manipulated by human activity. Rilled patterns are minor channels formed by erosion and are typically only seen in small watersheds.

Rivers May Develop Pronounced Sinuous (Wiggly) Curves Called a ___