A meander that gets cut off from the main river forms what feature?
A. Cirque
B. Oxbow lake
C. Lagoon
D. Floodplain
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
An oxbow lake forms when a river's meander loop is cut off, creating a U-shaped isolated water body.This is a typical feature of old rivers.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Geomorphology And Surface Processes
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