(g) What processes are involved in the formation of an ox-bow lake?
(h) What are the small channels that break through a delta known as?
Feature of Erosion/Deposition 2.
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GeoSkill
You have been provided with an aerial image. Look closely at it to identify the features of river erosion or deposition that you can see here.
(i) Above is an image of the River Swale in the UK. Name the process taking place at point X on the image.
(ii) Name the river feature found in the box labelled Y.
(iii) Describe the processes that led to the formation of feature Y. You may use diagrams to support your answer if you wish.
Remember!
Look closely at the river’s course in the image. Use your fluvial knowledge to identify the feature. You should describe the processes that have helped to create this feature.