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Erosional Landforms Due to Rivers

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Crescent shaped lakes formed by rivers are called _________.

A

moon lakes

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oxbow lakes

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horseshoe lakes

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crescent lakes

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Solution

The correct option is B oxbow lakes
Steep curves formed by rivers are called meanders. Due to the alternate deposition and erosion at the sides, a meander sometimes becomes so pronounced that it eventually cuts off from the main river. The cut off water body looks like a crescent and is called an oxbow lake.

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