UI Post-UTME Geography 2025 (Model questions) Question 13

Question 13

Rivers and River Landforms

A river meander is cut off from the main channel. Which feature is formed?
i. Oxbow lake
ii. Levee
iii. Delta
iv. Lagoon

  1. A.iii & iv only
  2. B.i, ii, iii & iv
  3. C.i only
  4. D.i & ii
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (i only)

Explanation

A cut-off meander loop becomes an oxbow lake.