Maximum velocity in a meandering stream is
A) near the bottom.
B) at the inner portion of the meander curve.
C) at the center and near the surface.
D) at the outer portion of the meander curve.

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In a meandering stream, the maximum velocity is typically found at the outer portion of the meander curve due to centrifugal force, which causes the water to move faster on the outside of the bend.

Maximum Velocity in a Meandering Stream Is