Question

place each land feature in the correct category based on the process that causes its formation. oxbow lake alluvial fan delta meander waterfall flood plain erosion by rivers deposition by rivers

Explanation:

• Erosion by Rivers:
• Oxbow lake: Formed when a river erodes the outer banks of a meander, eventually cutting off the meander loop.
• Meander: Created by the lateral (side - to - side) erosion of a river.
• Waterfall: Occurs when a river erodes softer rock layers more quickly than harder ones, creating a drop.
• Deposition by Rivers:
• Alluvial fan: Formed when a river deposits sediment as it flows out of a narrow valley onto a flatter plain.
• Delta: Created at the mouth of a river where it deposits sediment as it enters a larger body of water.
• Flood plain: An area adjacent to a river that is periodically flooded and receives sediment deposits.

Answer:

• Erosion by Rivers: oxbow lake, meander, waterfall
• Deposition by Rivers: alluvial fan, delta, flood plain