
Oxbow
Geographical Feature
An oxbow commonly refers to a natural occurrence in rivers, often seen in geography.

Our geography lesson included a diagram of an oxbow in the river.
Erosion Process
Oxbows form due to erosion and deposition, helping English learners understand river dynamics.

The oxbow was a result of the river changing course over many years.
Shifting Rivers
Oxbows imply that the river has shifted, leaving a distinctive U-shape.

The old river map shows the oxbow before the waterway shifted east.
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