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What is the name given to the straight reaches between two successive curves in a meander?

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What is the name given to the straight reaches between two successive curves in a meander?

(a) Cut-Off

(b) Meander Belt

(c) Crossings

(d) Bend

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Enquiry is from Behavior of Rivers in division Rivers Behaviour, Control and Training of Irrigation Engineering

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Right option is (c) Crossings

Easiest explanation: The consecutive curves in a meander are connected with short straight reaches called crossings or in other words two consecutive clockwise and anti-clockwise loops in meander are connected with short straight reaches called crossings.

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