River Landforms - Erosion And Deposition

Question 1

Meanders are Formed by Erosion and _____________.

Answer 1

Deposition.

Question 2

Rivers Develop Large Bends Called ____________ in their Middle and Lower Courses.

Answer 2

Meanders.

Question 3

In Meanders, the Current is Faster on the Outside of the ______ Because the River Channel is Deeper, so More Erosion Takes Place on the Outside of the Bend, Forming ________ Cliffs.

Answer 3

Bend…River…

Question 4

In Meanders, the Current is __________ on the Inside of the Bend Because the River Channel is Shallower, so Eroded Material is Deposited on the Inside of the Bend, Forming Slip-Off _________.

Answer 4

Slower…Slopes…

Question 5

Ox-Bow Lakes are Formed From _____________.

Answer 5

Meanders.

Question 6

Formation of an Ox-Bow Lake?

Answer 6

• Erosion Causes the Outside Bends to Get Closer Until there’s Only a Small Bit of Land Left Between the Bends (Called the Neck).
• The River Breaks Through This Land, Usually During a Flood and the River Flows Along the Shortest Coast.
• Deposition Eventually Cuts off the Meander Forming an Ox-Bow Lake.