A river is capable of forming which of the following landscapes when the river is in its middle course?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. A meander.
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V-shaped valley – Formed in the upper course of a river due to vertical erosion.
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Waterfalls – Also typically found in the upper course, where the river flows over resistant rock.
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A meander – Forms in the middle course, where the river slows down, and lateral erosion and deposition shape looping bends.
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A delta – Forms in the lower course where the river meets a sea or lake and deposits sediment.
So, in the middle course, the river most commonly forms a meander.