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Geological Engineering · Q72

Geomorphology and Surface Processes

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 72

Q72

A meander that gets cut off from the main river forms what feature?

A.
Cirque
B.
Oxbow lake
Answer
C.
Lagoon
D.
Floodplain

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
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.