Meanders And Oxbow Lakes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a meander
A
A meander is a bend in a river
2
Q
How are meanders formed?
A
The water is pushed to outer bends eroding it while deposition occurs on the inner bank
3
Q
How are oxbow lakes formed?
A
A meander will form and two outer banks will erode toward each other. The river will find a more efficient path and over time the bend will disconnect from the river making an oxbow lake
