On the inside bank of a meander,where water flow slowly,__________ may be deposited.

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A point bar is commonly formed on the inside bank of a meander where water flow is slow. The deposition of sediment occurs due to decreased water velocity, and the sediment accumulation eventually forms a point bar. A delta is formed at the end of a river where it enters a standing body of water, and an oxbow is created when a meandering river cuts off a loop to form a U-shaped channel. An alluvial fan is typically found at the base of a mountain or hill where sediments are deposited due to a decrease in water velocity.

On the Inside Bank of a Meander,where Water Flow Slowly,__________