The figure below is an aerial photograph of a meandering stream.The light-colored features labeled with arrows are ________.

A)thalwegs
B)cut banks
C)flood plains
D)point bars

Question

The figure below is an aerial photograph of a meandering stream.The light-colored features labeled with arrows are ________.

A)thalwegs 
B)cut banks 
C)flood plains 
D)point bars

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The light-colored features labeled with arrows are point bars, which are deposits of sediment on the inside of meanders where the water flows more slowly.

The Figure Below Is an Aerial Photograph of a Meandering