Oxbow Lakes

Question 1

Step 1

Answer 1

As the outer banks of a meander continue to be eroded through H.A the river becomes more sinuous and the neck becomes more narrow.

Question 2

Step 2

Answer 2

Eventually the two outer bends meet and the river cuts through the neck usually during a flood

Question 3

Step 3

Answer 3

Deposition gradually seals off the old meander bend forming a new straighter channel. The old bend is left isolated as an oxbow lake overtime this May dry up.