What evidence suggests that the river is widening its valley through lateral erosion?

The following questions are based on Map T-4, a portion of the “Voltaire, North Dakota” quadrangle (scale 1:24,000; contour interval 5 feet) and Figure 40-4, a stereogram of the same region showing the Souris River (48°06'23"N, 100°48'05"W).
What will be an ideal response?


Meanders cutting into the walls of the valley floor.

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____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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