In which situation is an oxbow lake most likely to form?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Cut-off of a developed meander on a wide plain
The governing concept is meander cut-off in the lower course of a river. On a wide, gently sloping plain, lateral erosion enlarges the outer bends while deposition occurs on inner bends. The meander neck becomes narrow, and during a flood the river may break through the neck and follow a shorter channel. The abandoned loop then forms an oxbow lake, so option A is correct. The other options involve glaciers, wind, and groundwater.
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Cut-off of a developed meander on a wide plain
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is meander cut-off in the lower course of a river. On a wide, gently sloping plain, lateral erosion enlarges the outer bends while deposition occurs on inner bends. The meander neck becomes narrow, and during a flood the river may break through the neck and follow a shorter channel. The abandoned loop then forms an oxbow lake, so option A is correct. The other options involve glaciers, wind, and groundwater.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Introduction to Accounting. Topic: Accounting Information.
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