The labeled features in the meandering river image include a "Meander" (large S-shaped bend), "Floodplain" (flat area), "Cutbank" (steep outer bank), and "Point Bar" (gentle inner deposit). These elements characterize the dynamic morphology of meandering rivers.
The labeled features in the image are typical components of a meandering river system. Here are the descriptions and corresponding labels:
1. **Large S-shaped bend in a river:**
- **Label:** Meander
- **Description:** A meander is a large, sinuous bend in a river, forming an S-shaped curve. This is a common feature in meandering rivers.
2. **Flat area next to the river:**
- **Label:** Floodplain
- **Description:** The floodplain is a flat area adjacent to the river that is periodically inundated during times of flooding. It often contains fertile soil due to sediment deposition.
3. **Steep stream bank on the outside of a bend in the river:**
- **Label:** Cutbank
- **Description:** The cutbank is the eroded, steep bank on the outside of a meander where the river's current is more forceful, leading to erosion and the creation of a steep slope.
4. **Gently sloping deposit of sediments on the inside of a bend in the river:**
- **Label:** Point Bar
- **Description:** The point bar is a depositional feature on the inside of a meander, where sediments are gently deposited due to reduced water velocity, forming a gradually sloping bank.
These features collectively contribute to the dynamic and changing landscape of a meandering river system.