Which of the following is the primary stage in the formation of an ox-bow lake?

Which of the following is the primary stage in the formation of an ox-bow lake?
  • A.
    Cataract
  • B.
    Meander
  • C.
    Gorge
  • D.
    Delta
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

An ox-bow lake is an U shaped body of water that forms when a wide meander from mainstream of a river is cut off creating a free standing body of water. there must be a meander before an ox-bow lake is formed. A meander in general is a bend in water course of a river which end up creating a curve

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