Question 17
Rivers and River LandformsBraiding on the lower course of a river is caused by
- A.a reduction of the volume load carried by the river
- B.deposition of a large volume of materials on the level plain
- C.Erosion on the concave slope and deposition on the convex slope
- D.the raising of the general level of the flood plain
- E.deposition of shingle on the slip-off slope
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (deposition of a large volume of materials on the level plain)
Explanation
On the gentle lower course the river drops so much load that sandbanks form and split the channel into many braids.