When meander scars are filled with water, they are called:
A) oxbow lakes
B) point bars
C) river terraces
D) floodplain
E) main channels

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Oxbow lakes are formed when a wide meander from the main stem of a river is cut off, creating a free-standing body of water. This process is called "meander cutoff" and the resulting feature is called an oxbow lake due to its distinctive curved shape resembling the yoke of an ox.

When Meander Scars Are Filled with Water, They Are Called