Question 3
Rivers and River LandformsA river displays a braided channel pattern. Which conditions are likely responsible?
i. High sediment load
ii. Variable discharge
iii. Steep gradient
iv. Stable channel banks
- A.i, ii & iii
- B.i & iv
- C.ii & iii only
- D.i, ii, iii & iv
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (i, ii & iii)
Explanation
Braiding happens where a river carries a heavy load, its flow rises and falls, and the gradient is steep; stable banks would keep a single channel.