CROSS-SECTION OF A MEANDER 3 2 4 1 5 Match the feature/process to the correct definition. Add the number of the arrow alongside each feature / process. Deep water A gently sloping area of land on the inside of a meander Slip off slope Formed on the outside bend of the meander due to erosion. River cliff Because of the gentle slope, there is a lot of frictional drag and so therefore the river flows at this speed Fastest flow Maximum depth of the channel. (Note the asymmetrical cross-profile) Slowest flow There is little frictional drag from the bed and bank at this point and so the river can flow at this speed.