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what are oxbow lakes​

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Answered by PrincessPalak
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The oxbow lake usually is a U-shaped body of water that forms when a wide meander from the main stem of a river is cut off, creating a free-standing body of water. This landform is so named for its distinctive curved shape, resembling the bow pin of an oxbow. Meanders of Nowitna River, Alaska.

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An oxbow lake is a U-shaped lake that forms when a wide meander of a river is cut off, creating a free-standing body of water.

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