River Meander Stage2 — free printable diagram

About this illustration

This educational illustration depicts a cross-section of a river bend, clearly showing the distinct features on both the outer and inner curves. On the outside, it highlights an 'OUTSIDE RIVER CLIFF' where fast, deep water erodes the bank, while the inside features an 'INSIDE SLIP-OFF SLOPE' where slow, shallow water deposits sediment. The image teaches key geomorphological concepts of river erosion and deposition, fundamental to physical geography lessons. This generic illustration is suitable for worksheets, slides, or as a reference for labeling exercises in K-12 classrooms. The visual style is a flat, cartoon-like diagram with clear, prominent labels.

How to use

1. 1Right-click the image and choose “Save image as”, or use the download button.
2. 2Use it in your classroom worksheets, slides or printables — free under CC BY-NC 4.0.
3. 3Attribute as “Image by Kuraplan” or link back to kuraplan.com. Not for commercial resale.