Y6 Geog Meanders and Oxbow lakes

Front

a winding curve or bend of a river

Back

Meander

Front

As the river makes its way to the ____________________, it gains more water and therefore more energy.

Back

Middle course

Front

When erosion happens in a sideways direction

Back

Lateral

Front

As a river goes around a bend, most of the water is pushed towards the ___________.

Back

Outside

Front

The lateral erosion on the outside bend causes undercutting of the bank to form a __________.

Back

River Cliff

Front

Water on the inner bend is __________.

Back

Slower

Front

Water on the inner bend is slower, causing the water to slow down and ________________ material

Back

Deposit

Front

Water on the inner bend is slower, causing the water to slow down and deposit the eroded material, creating a gentle slope of ____________________.

Back

Sand and shingle

Front

Gently sloping build up of material found on the inside bend of a river.

Back

Slip off slope

Front

Due to erosion on the outside of a bend and _____________ on the inside, the shape of a meander will change over a period of time.

Back

Deposition