Asked by Aveyan Walker on May 07, 2024
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When meander scars are filled with water, they are called:
A) oxbow lakes
B) point bars
C) river terraces
D) floodplain
E) main channels
Meander Scars
Erosional features left in the landscape by the remnants of ancient river meanders.
Oxbow Lakes
Crescent-shaped lakes formed when a river meander is cut off from the main stream.
- Acquire knowledge about the creation and value of floodplains and their connected features.
Verified Answer
ME
Morgan-Lissette EtheridgeMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Oxbow lakes are formed when a wide meander from the main stem of a river is cut off, creating a free-standing body of water. This process is called "meander cutoff" and the resulting feature is called an oxbow lake due to its distinctive curved shape resembling the yoke of an ox.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the creation and value of floodplains and their connected features.