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Oxbow

usgb/ˈɑːksbəʊ/Volume
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Geographical FeaturePlay
An oxbow commonly refers to a natural occurrence in rivers, often seen in geography. SlideOur geography lesson included a diagram of an oxbow in the river.
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Erosion ProcessPlay
Oxbows form due to erosion and deposition, helping English learners understand river dynamics. SlideThe oxbow was a result of the river changing course over many years.
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Shifting RiversPlay
Oxbows imply that the river has shifted, leaving a distinctive U-shape. SlideThe old river map shows the oxbow before the waterway shifted east.
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