WAEC Geography 1994 Question 7

Question 7

Relief and Map Interpretation

Use the map of GOGO DISTRICT to answer the question. The feature marked Y on the map is

Diagram for this question
  1. A.an oxbow lake
  2. B.a lagoon
  3. C.a sand bar
  4. D.a meander
  5. E.a barchan
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (an oxbow lake)

Explanation

Y is a horseshoe-shaped body of water beside the river's flood plain, cut off from the river: an ox-bow lake.