Difference between revisions of "Meander"
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| − | : '''Meanders''' are caused by [[water]] moving slightly faster at one side of the [[river]] causing [[Erosion (Rock Cycle)|erosion]] and slower at another side causing [[deposition]]. | + | : '''Meanders''' are caused by [[water]] moving slightly faster at one side of the [[river]] causing [[Erosion (Rock Cycle)|erosion]] and slower at another side causing [[Deposition (Rock Cycle)|deposition]]. |
: '''Meanders''' with become larger over time until the [[river]] [[Erosion (Rock Cycle)|erodes]] through a [[River Bank|river bank]] to join up with itself forming a straight channel and an [[Oxbow Lake|oxbow lake]]. | : '''Meanders''' with become larger over time until the [[river]] [[Erosion (Rock Cycle)|erodes]] through a [[River Bank|river bank]] to join up with itself forming a straight channel and an [[Oxbow Lake|oxbow lake]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:55, 26 June 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A meander is a bend in the river.
About Meanders
- Meanders are caused by water moving slightly faster at one side of the river causing erosion and slower at another side causing deposition.
- Meanders with become larger over time until the river erodes through a river bank to join up with itself forming a straight channel and an oxbow lake.