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A crescent-shaped lake formed by a river meander is called an oxbow lake. It occurs when a meandering river cuts off a meander bend, forming a U-shaped body of water separated from the main river channel. Oxbow lakes are often found in flat landscapes and are a natural part of a river's evolution.
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it is a U shaped body of water formed when a wide meander from the main stream of a river is cut of to form a lake
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== == That is and can be called either a lake or a reservoir. I think the required answer is an Oxbow lake. Where erosion cuts through a meander, effectively shortening the river, the lake formed by the old bend remains: Oxbow.
An isolated meander, often referred to as an oxbow lake, is a crescent-shaped lake that forms when a river meander is cut off from the main channel due to sediment deposition or erosion. This typically occurs when a river's course shifts, leaving behind a stagnant body of water that resembles a meander. Over time, the isolated meander can become ecologically distinct, hosting unique plant and animal communities. These formations are significant for understanding river dynamics and habitat diversity.
A bend in a river shaped like a loop is called an oxbow. Oxbow lakes are formed when a meander is cut off from the main river channel, often due to erosion and sediment deposition.
its an oxbow lake formed when the meander is cut off from the main river
when a part of a river has been through erosion and in some cases a meander has formed
A meander is formed in a river through a process called erosion and deposition. As the river flows, it erodes the outer bank of a bend and deposits sediment on the inner bank, causing the bend to become more pronounced over time. This creates a curved, snake-like shape known as a meander.
A meander, in general, is a bend in a sinuous watercourse or river. A meander is formed when the moving water in a stream erodes the outer banks and widens its valley.
Yes, the River Thames meanders along most of it's length.A meander is a naturally formed bend in the river.Most rivers will meander, unless man builds a defense such as a wall to stop meandering.