What is a 'Oxbow Lake'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is a 'Oxbow Lake'?

A. A lake formed by volcanic activity

B. A lake formed by glacial erosion

C. A U-shaped lake formed when a wide meander of a river is cut off

D. A man-made reservoir

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKExamLibrary)

An oxbow lake is a crescent-shaped lake formed when a meander of a river is cut off from the main channel, usually due to erosion and deposition processes.

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