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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
Courtallam falls is located across the______ river.
What is a plunge pool?
The ends of the meander loops come closer and closer.
What are the forces of landforms – Explain.
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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.
Identify and name the landform in the following diagram:
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.
