Figure 16.20
-Using Figure 16.20 in your textbook, which statement comparing stream patterns is true?
A) A braided pattern is less stable and more variable than a meandering pattern.
B) A braided pattern is more stable and has coarser sediment grains than a meandering pattern.
C) A braided pattern is less stable and has finer sediment grains than a meandering pattern.
D) A braided pattern is less stable and has a lower slope than a meandering pattern.

Question

Figure 16.20 
-Using Figure 16.20 in your textbook, which statement comparing stream patterns is true?
A) A braided pattern is less stable and more variable than a meandering pattern. 
B) A braided pattern is more stable and has coarser sediment grains than a meandering pattern. 
C) A braided pattern is less stable and has finer sediment grains than a meandering pattern. 
D) A braided pattern is less stable and has a lower slope than a meandering pattern.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The braided pattern is characterized by a highly variable stream channel with numerous interconnected channels, whereas the meandering pattern has a single channel with pronounced curves. The braided pattern is less stable because flow is divided among multiple channels, and sediment is deposited on bars between channels, which can change rapidly in position and size. Meandering patterns tend to have coarser sediment grains because the slower flow allows sediment to settle out, while braided patterns have finer sediment because of the high flow velocities required to move the sediment.

Figure 16.20 -Using Figure 16.20 in Your Textbook, Which Statement Comparing Stream