In due course of time the meander loop cuts off from the river and forms a cutoff lake, also called an ________ lake.
A. Ox-bow
B. Oasis
C. Lagoon
D. Tectonic
Answer: Option A
Solution(By Examveda Team)
An oxbow lake is formed by both erosional and deposition actions of a river. In lower course a river dominates in lateral erosion and bend is created by it. On outer end of bend erosion dominates and on inner end deposition dominates and finally a loop is separated known as oxbow lake.Related Questions on Lithosphere
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