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| well-developed floodplain over which the river meanders in broad loops. The floodplain will be several times the width of the meander belt; HIGHLY MEANDERING! |
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| Stream channel meanders as in old age. |
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| Valleys have v-shaped cross-sections |
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| Downcutting, since well above base level |
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| Valleys extended by erosion to produce a well-integrated drainage system. Slopes dominate. |
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| Waterfalls; steep, irregular gradient |
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| The meandering river channel will occupy steep-walled valleys with little or no floodplains called incised or entrenched meanders. |
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| Residual hills not eroded yet=monadnock |
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| Slow lateral cutting, closer to base level |
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| Upland areas (divides) will be sharp and ridge-like. This is as time of maximum relief. |
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| Narrow floodplains with meandering rare or absent |
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