Chapter 8.4C, Problem 5A

Summary Introduction

The examples of the cut bank, point bar, and an oxbow lake on the stereogram given in the textbook.

Introduction:

Point bar can be defined as an alluvial deposit that is formed by the internal acceleration to the expanding loop of the river. Point bars are crescent-shaped structures that are located on inside of a stream bed. Cut bank can be defined as the outside bank of the stream.