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9 Explain the formation of an oxbow lake in as much detail as possible.

9 Explain the formation of an oxbow lake in as much detail as possible.

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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8 What is the relationship between the width of a stream/river and the distance between consecutive meanders? If the width of a stream is 3 meters, what is the expected length of one S-shaped meander in this stream (explain how this was calculated)? 9 Explain the formation of an oxbow lake in as much detail as possible.
Transcribed Image Text:8 What is the relationship between the width of a stream/river and the distance between consecutive meanders? If the width of a stream is 3 meters, what is the expected length of one S-shaped meander in this stream (explain how this was calculated)? 9 Explain the formation of an oxbow lake in as much detail as possible.
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The meander becomes an oxbow lake along the side of a river, and they usually form in flat and low-lying plains which are close to where the river empties into another body of water. and on these plains, rivers often have wide meanders.

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