The portion of each meandering curve subject to the slowest water velocity undergoes aggradation.This results in a(n)
A)meander scar.
B)oxbow.
C)cutback.
D)neck.
E)point bar.

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The slow water velocity along the inside of a meandering curve causes deposition of sediments, which results in the formation of a point bar. Therefore, choice E is the correct answer. A meander scar is the remnants of a former meander, while an oxbow is a U-shaped body of water that forms when a meander is cut off. Cutback refers to erosion of the outer bank of a meander, while a neck is a narrow strip of land that separates two bodies of water.

The Portion of Each Meandering Curve Subject to the Slowest