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Geological Engineering · Q43

Geomorphology and Surface Processes

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 43

Q43

What causes oxbow lakes to form?

A.
Collapse of caves
B.
Meander cut-off due to erosion and deposition
Answer
C.
Wind erosion
D.
Formation of levees

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
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.