Question

Sort the following stages of formation of ox-bow lakes from top to bottom.

• A. River in plains
• B. Curving of river
• C. Meanders
• D. Merging of curve
• E. Ox-Bow lake

Answer 1

The rivers flowing in the plains form curves due to coriolis effect and uneven strength of the land around it. These rivers with constant curves form meanders. The curved part of these meanders then meet at a point leaving out the curved part of the meander. This left out curved part is known as an ox-bow lake.