What are three characteristics of an old river?

Answer 1

An old river is a river with a low gradient and low erosive energy. Old rivers are characterized by flood plains.

Answer 2

Old streams and rivers have worn their way down to the bedrock so they usually have a broad, U shape. They are usually wider than young streams, so they flow more slowly and thus can move only fine silty sediments in suspension. They are slower moving than young streams and have a wide floodplain.

Answer 3

old rivers becomes weaker over time, its erosion power is much lower than when it was young, and it carries sediment like sand and mud. Ichigo fan

Answer 4

An 'old river' is a river with a low gradient and low erosive energy. Old rivers are characterized by flood plains.