Which of the following features characterize meandering streams and valleys?
A)natural levees; broad floodplains
B)rapids; channel bed potholes
C)waterfalls; entrenched meanders
D)V-shaped valley cross sections

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Meandering streams and valleys are characterized by natural levees formed by the deposition of sediment during frequent flood events, and they typically have broad floodplains that allow the stream to meander back and forth across the valley over time. Option B describes features commonly found in steep, rocky streams, while option C describes a different type of valley where the stream has eroded down into the bedrock. Option D describes the cross-sectional shape of a typical mountain stream.

Which of the Following Features Characterize Meandering Streams and Valleys