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प्रश्न
How are Ox-bow lakes formed?
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उत्तर
Due to continuous erosion and deposition along the sides of the meander, the ends of the meander loop comes closer and closer. In due course of time the meander loop cuts off from the river and forms a cutoff lake, also called an Ox-bow lake.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The place where the river joins a lake or a sea is known as ______.
Distinguish Between Tributary and Distributary
The ends of the meander loops come closer and closer.
The collection of sediments from all the mouths of river forms ______.
How is the deposition of sediment that occurs when the river enters a plain or the foothills called?
What is the river?
Consider the following statements.
- The highest waterfall is Angel falls of Venezuela in South America.
- The first longest beach in the world is the Marina beach in Chennai.
- Deltas are excellent productive lands.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below.
Assertion (A): The deltas are formed near the mouth of the river.
Reason (R): The velocity of the river becomes slow when it approaches the sea.
Assertion (A): The deltas are formed near the mouth of the river.
Reason (R): The velocity of the river becomes slow when it approaches the sea.
Assertion (A): The deltas are formed near the mouth of the river.
Reason (R): The velocity of the river becomes slow when it approaches the sea.
