EARTHSC 2GG3 Chapter 2: Topic 6 - Cutbank
15 Apr 2018
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Urban centers are places which consume food and other goods and services, and process and produce goods and materials, they also distribute goods and services. They are functionally connected to other urban centers and to the surrounding non-urban areas. The numerous islands between these channels are made of sand and gravel and lack vegetation. These channels tend to be wider and more shallow than the other types. Braided channels often developing area where there is abundant bed load from melting glaciers. Velocity is greatest on the outside of the curves thus causing erosion and the formation of a cutbank. Slower water on the inside of the curves causes deposition and the formation of a point bar. Over time, the meanders get wider and the river lengthens. Their connections are related to their relative and absolute locations. Whether it is centrally (strategically) located or not. It is associated with urban center"s site and/or situation.
