Difference between revisions of "Oxbow Lake"
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| − | An '''oxbow lake''' is crescent shaped [[lake]] which is formed when a [[meander]] [[ | + | An '''oxbow lake''' is crescent shaped [[lake]] which is formed when a [[meander]] [[Erosion (Rock Cycle)|erodes]] so far that it cuts through the [[River Bank|river bank]] to cut off a part of the [[river]] from the main flow. |
Latest revision as of 16:53, 26 June 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
An oxbow lake is crescent shaped lake which is formed when a meander erodes so far that it cuts through the river bank to cut off a part of the river from the main flow.