WAEC Geography 1993 Question 15

Question 15

Rivers and River Landforms

The point at which piracy occurs in a river is referred to as the

  1. A.misfit
  2. B.knick-point
  3. C.watershed
  4. D.elbow of capture
  5. E.river terrace
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (elbow of capture)

Explanation

The sharp bend where one river captures another is the elbow of capture.