River currents tend to __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — cause the greatest depth of water to be along the outside of a bend
River currents follow the path of least resistance, which is typically the deepest part of the channel. In a bend, centrifugal force pushes the fastest current toward the outside, resulting in greater erosion and deeper water along the outer bank, while sediment deposits on the inside.
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