Geography JAMB

Which of the following belongs to the upper course of river?

A. Ox-bow lake
B. Meander
C. V-shaped valley
D. Artificial embankment

Correct Answer:

Option C – V-shaped valley

Explanation

V-shaped valley is formed as a result of vertical erosion of a river which makes it deeper with step sides because the water as active in following
Ox-blow lakes are crescent-shaped lakes formed by running water flowing through a meander neck. It is formed at the lower course of a river
Meanders are found at the middle course of a river network
Artificial embankment is a long artificial mound of stone or earth, built to hold back water

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