Geography · Fluvial Landforms
During a flood event, why do coarser sediments like pebbles and coarse sand get deposited immediately adjacent to the river banks, forming natural levees?
- 1The velocity of the water drops abruptly as it spills out of the main channel, reducing its carrying capacity✓
- 2The chemical composition of the sediment changes upon leaving the channel
- 3Chemical precipitation happens quickly when river water mixes with ground water
- 4The water temperature increases suddenly outside the main channel
Correct answer
The velocity of the water drops abruptly as it spills out of the main channel, reducing its carrying capacity
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