Formation of Oxbow Lake Flashcards
1
Q
Where is more erosion in the meander bend?
A
Outside of meander bend.
2
Q
Why does water travel faster in this part of the meander bend?
A
Because water travels faster.
3
Q
Where is there more deposition in the meander bend?
A
Inside the meander bend.
4
Q
What are the two landforms created by erosion and deposition in the meander?
A
River cliff and river beach.
5
Q
What happens in a river during floods?
A
The neck of the meander finds a quicker route. It cuts through completely.
6
Q
What happens to the old meander?
A
The old meander forms an OX BOW LAKE.
7
Q
What happens to the oxbow lake?
A
New deposition seals of the ends. The oxbow lake will eventually dry up.
8
Q
What is an example of an oxbow lake in the UK?
A
Cuckmere River in Sussex, England.
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