Which of the following is the primary stage in the formation of an ox-bow lake?

A. Cataract
B. Meander
C. Gorge
D. Delta

Correct Answer:

Option B – Meander

Explanation

An ox-bow lake is a U-shaped body of water that forms when a wide meander from mainstream of a river is cut off creating a free-standing body of water. there must be a meander before an ox-bow lake is formed. A meander, in general, is a bend in water course of a river which ends up creating a curve