The figure below illustrates a _____ stream,which has a low-gradient and sand bars along the banks.
A)meandering
B)braided
C)anastomosing
D)straight
E)oxbow lake

Question

The figure below illustrates a _____ stream,which has a low-gradient and sand bars along the banks. 
A)meandering 
B)braided 
C)anastomosing 
D)straight 
E)oxbow lake

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Meandering streams have low gradients and sand bars along the banks due to the slow-moving water. Braided and anastomosing streams tend to have multiple channels and are usually found in areas with a high sediment load, such as glacial areas. Straight streams typically have steep gradients and are found in mountainous areas. Oxbow lakes are formed when meandering streams cut off a meander bend, resulting in a U-shaped body of water.

The Figure Below Illustrates a _____ Stream,which Has a Low-Gradient