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Geography GK · Q183

Hydrosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 183

Q183

An ox-bow lake is a ________

A.
Lake formed behind an off-shore bar
B.
Lake occupying a volcanic crater
C.
Lake formed due to cut off meander
Answer
D.
Lake occupying a hollow scooped by a glacier

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
An oxbow lake is a special kind of lake that only forms next to meandering rivers. It is shaped like a crescent or a horseshoe and presents a unique ecosystem separate from the river.