Question

WHAT ARE OXBOW LAKES?

Answer 1

Answer:

An oxbow lake is a lake that forms when a meander in a river is cut off from the rest of the river. It is shaped like a crescent, or the bow of an oxen yoke. A river meanders because of obstacles and patterns of erosion and deposition of sediments.

Answer 2

Answer:

An oxbow lake is a type of lake which is formed when a wide meander from a stream or a river is cut off to form a lake. They are called oxbow lakes due to the distinctive curved shape that results from this process.