River Meander and Ox Bow Lake Model
Product Code : JA-ERAM-4416
The River Meander and Ox Bow Lake Model (SKU JA-ERAM-4416) is a geography model of a meander, a bend in a winding river channel, and of the oxbow lake that forms when a meander is cut off from the main stream. The cut-off loop is left as a U-shaped lake beside the river. JaincoLab makes this river landform model for school geography rooms and college physical geography teaching, where it complements the transporting river system model.
Specifications
The model represents a river meander and an oxbow lake, as described below; size, material, base and colouring are not stated in the listing and are confirmed on the quotation.
| Product | River Meander and Ox Bow Lake Model |
| SKU | JA-ERAM-4416 |
| Type | Landform model, river meander and oxbow lake |
| Features shown | Meander (bend in a sinuous watercourse); U-shaped oxbow lake |
| Process described | Meander cut off from the main stream |
Applications of the river meander and oxbow lake model
The model is used to teach how erosion on the outer bank and deposition on the inner bank make a meander grow until the river cuts through the neck and leaves an oxbow lake.
- River landform lessons in school geography
- Middle and lower course of a river in physical geography
- Erosion and deposition topics
- Geography room and exhibition displays
Scope of supply and ordering
The listing covers one river meander and oxbow lake model. Size, material, base, colouring and labelling are confirmed on the quotation. Accessories, spares and quantities are confirmed on the quotation.
Minimum order quantity, lead time and packing are confirmed on each quotation for the number of models and the delivery destination. Single models and bulk quantities for schools, colleges and tenders are supplied.
Frequently asked questions
What is a meander?
A bend in a sinuous, winding river channel.
How is an oxbow lake formed?
When a meander is cut off from the main stream, the abandoned loop is left as a U-shaped oxbow lake.
Which related river models are available?
Transporting river system, collecting river system and delta models are listed under related products.
Related products
This model is listed in the JaincoLab earth science models range.
Request a quote
To order the River Meander and Ox Bow Lake Model, send the number of models and delivery destination through the JaincoLab contact page or email [email protected], quoting SKU JA-ERAM-4416. For tender or project supply, see our tenders page.
