33: Meander Site

1) Time how long it takes a cork to go round the outside bend of the meander: _______________ seconds.

2) List all the evidence of erosion which is found at the outside bend.

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3) What has caused this erosion?

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4) Why has erosion occurred at the outside bend?

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5) Time how long it takes a cork to go round the inside bend of the meander: _______________ seconds.

6) What sediments have been deposited on the inside bend?

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7) Why is there deposition at the inside bend?

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8) Now draw a site diagram of the meander on the next page, making sure that you include the following labels:

- inside bend
- outside bend
- deposition
- erosion.

Record what type of sediment is deposited, and the evidence of erosion that you saw.