Oxbow Lakes Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first stage?
A
Outer banks of two meanders are eroded and get closer together
2
Q
What is the second stage?
A
When river floods it breaks through thin meander neck as river wants to take easiest and straight course
3
Q
What is the third stage?
A
River now has new course and oxbow lake is formed.nit can become inhabited by vegetation
4
Q
How many stages is there to an oxbow lake?
A
3