what are oxbow lakes and meanders
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When a river creates a meander, an oxbow lake is the form it takes after a long period of time. The river creates the meander by erosion of the water. It makes the river take a curved shape, like an 'C'.
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An oxbow lake is a U-shaped lake that forms when a wide meander from the main stem of a river is cut off, creating a free-standing body of water. This landform is so named for its distinctive curved shape, which resembles the bow pin of an oxbow.
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Meander is a curve or a bend formed by a river during its course. Rivers generally forms a snake like pattern when flowing across a valley floor. The position of the curves changes over time
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