Why Do Rivers Curve?

Why Do Rivers Curve?

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Geography, Science, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video explains how rivers meander, influenced by factors like muskrat activity and erosion. It describes the process of river curve formation and the creation of oxbow lakes. The meandering pattern is consistent worldwide, with curves forming due to disturbances and sedimentation. The video also raises a question about what Martians might call oxbow lakes.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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