characteristics of a meander
Curves and bends that form sweeping arcs across the river channel.
What is Sinuous Shape?
Disconnected from the main river channel.
What is Isolation?
Forms large bends and then horseshoe-like loops called meanders.
What is Lateral Erosion?
This occurs due to slower flowing waters.
What is deposition?
Lake Chicot, USA
Ox Bow Lake
Eroded banks found on the outer side of a meander bend.
what are Cutbanks?
wetland plants and trees. These areas provide habitats for a variety of wildlife, including birds, fish, and amphibians.
What is Vegetation?
The formation of meanders is due to both of these processes.
What is Erosion and Deposition?
The two outside banks of one or two meanders may eventually erode toward each other this is due to.
What is The River Meanders Becoming More Curved?
Brahmaputra River, India
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Sediment deposits on the inner side of a meander bend.
What are Point Bars?
Resembling a horseshoe or an oxbow, from which they get their name.
What is Shape?
The force of the water erodes and undercuts the river bank on the outside of the bend where water flow has most energy due to decreased friction.
What is a River Cliff?
Eventually the neck of the meander is eroded completely and the river cuts a new.
What is a Straighter Path?
Horseshoe Lake, Australia
Ox Bow Lake
Deeper areas with slower-moving water found on the outside of a Meander bend.
What are Pools?
Due to slower moving water this characteristic can develop and eventually turn an ox bow lake into a marsh or wetland
What is Sedimentation?
On the inside of the bend, where the river flow is slower, material is deposited, as there is more friction.
What is a Slip-off Slope?
deposition builds up between the river channel and the former meander and eventually completely cuts off what from what?
What is the Meander from the River Channel?
Lake Sidi Ali, Morocco
Ox Bow Lake
Shallow areas with faster-moving water found on the inside of a meander bend.
What are Riffles?
River Thames, England
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