Which of the following features can be formed by deposition along a low-gradient stream?
A)point bar
B)oxbow lake
C)cutbank
D)None of these.

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Point bars are formed by deposition of sediment along the inside bend of a meandering stream or river, which typically has a low gradient. Option B, an oxbow lake, is formed by erosion caused by a high-gradient stream. Option C, a cutbank, is formed by erosion on the outside bend of a meandering stream, where the velocity of the water is higher. Therefore, the correct answer is A) point bar.

Which of the Following Features Can Be Formed by Deposition