An oxbow lake is formed from what?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Cut-off river meander
An oxbow lake develops when a river meander is cut off from the main channel. Continued lateral erosion narrows the meander neck, and during a flood the river may adopt a straighter course across the neck. Sediment then seals the abandoned ends, leaving a crescent-shaped water body. Therefore, option A is correct. A glacier crevasse, sand dune, and sea cliff arise from different processes and are not sources of oxbow lakes.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Cut-off river meander
Why is this the correct answer?
An oxbow lake develops when a river meander is cut off from the main channel. Continued lateral erosion narrows the meander neck, and during a flood the river may adopt a straighter course across the neck. Sediment then seals the abandoned ends, leaving a crescent-shaped water body. Therefore, option A is correct. A glacier crevasse, sand dune, and sea cliff arise from different processes and are not sources of oxbow lakes.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Recording of Transactions (I & II). Topic: Covers the accounting equation.
