Middle Landforms Flashcards
0
Q
Why is deposition on the inside of a meander?
A
Current slower, creates slip of slope
1
Q
Why is there erosion on the outside of meander bend ?
A
Faster current and creates river cliff
2
Q
In the middle of course , what increases?
A
Width,depth and velocity
3
Q
In the middle of the river it erodes laterally
How are meanders formed?
A
Form large bends and get bigger and wider
4
Q
Describe how oxbow lake is formed?
A
1) erosion causes neck to narrow
2) as neck gets narrow, two outer bends move closer together
5
Q
What is a oxbow lake?
A
Meander cut off from river
