At a bend in a river,the main erosion is ________.
A)on the outside of the bend
B)on the inside of the bend
C)both outside and inside the bend
D)at an oxbow lake

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The water in a river flows faster on the outside of a bend, which causes more erosion on this side of the bend. This faster flow is due to the increased centrifugal force on the outside of the bend. Therefore, the correct choice is A, on the outside of the bend.

At a Bend in a River,the Main Erosion Is ________