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Geological Engineering · Q25

Geomorphology and Surface Processes

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 25

Q25

Which river feature forms due to deposition on the inside bend of a meander?

A.
Oxbow lake
B.
Floodplain
C.
Point bar
Answer
D.
Delta

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
A point bar is formed by sediment deposition on the inner side of a river bend where the velocity is lowest.It is a feature of meandering rivers.