In the absence of cutoff, how does a river meander loop behave over time?
A) The gradient is raised as the loop shortens, and the channel migrates away from the cut or outer bank of the loop.
B) The gradient is lowered as the channel lengthens and migrates toward the cut or outer bank of the loop.
C) The gradient is lowered as the loop shortens, and the channel migrates toward the shallow inner bank of the loop.
D) The gradient is raised as the loop lengthens, and the channel migrates toward the cut or inner bank of the loop.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The gradient is lowered as the channel lengthens and migrates toward the cut or outer bank of the loop because the outer bank experiences more erosion due to higher water velocity, causing the river to meander more and lengthen over time.

In the Absence of Cutoff, How Does a River Meander