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Diagram of river meander with labels showing erosion, deposition, and floodplain.

Diagram of river meander with labels showing erosion, deposition, and floodplain.

Draw an original and annotated diagram showing the conditions that led to the False River oxbow lake. Your diagram should include the following: a) Identify the river zone: headwaters (erosion), transition, or deposition b) Meander c) Point bar d) Bank e) Differences in water flow: fast and slow water 2 f) Differences in sediment deposition at the point bar: coarse vs finer grains g) Differences in sediment deposition across the river channel: coarse vs finer grains h) Erosion zone i) Undercut bank j) Floodplain k) Use colors to identify different features easily See more