WAEC Geography 2003 Question 26

Question 26

Oceans and Lakes

Which of the following is not a depositional lake?

  1. A.Flood plain lake
  2. B.Ox-bow lake
  3. C.Barrier lake
  4. D.Crater lake
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Crater lake)

Explanation

A crater lake fills a volcanic crater; flood-plain, ox-bow and barrier lakes are formed by deposits blocking water.