Which of the following statements regarding river meanders is/are <strong>correct</strong>?<br>1. It is a U-shaped bend in a river.<br>2. An extremely tight meander is called a gooseneck; it is likely to become a cutoff, or oxbow lake, after a flood.<br>3. Tectonic uplift can cause a river to continue downcutting along its meandering course, producing incised or entrenched meanders.<br>Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A. 1 only
- B. 1 and 2 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3 ✓
Correct Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
A meander is a U-shaped loop in a river's course. Extremely tight loops are termed goosenecks and frequently evolve into oxbow lakes. Tectonic uplift rejuvenates rivers, causing them to downcut and form entrenched meanders.
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