What causes oxbow lakes to form?
A. Collapse of caves
B. Meander cut-off due to erosion and deposition
C. Wind erosion
D. Formation of levees
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Oxbow lakes form when a meander loop is cut off from the main river channel due to erosion and deposition.They appear as U-shaped lakes near rivers.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Geomorphology And Surface Processes
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