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1
Q

What causes braided channels

A

Transportation (of a high load to the slower velocity, competence and capacity is reduced); deposition (of material onto the banks from sand and gravel); when there is a sudden change in discharge

2
Q

Where do braided channels occur

A

In all courses

3
Q

Diagram of braided channels

A

Look in folder

4
Q

Example of braided channel

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The tagliamento, italy; source is mauria pass; mouth is the adriatic sea; length of 178 m

5
Q

What is a braided channel

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A river which is forced to divide into several channels around depositions of materials