A cutoff on a meandering stream results in the formation of
A) an oxbow lake.
B) a levee.
C) a point bar.
D) a terrace.
E) a braided stream.

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When a meandering stream is cut off, it can form an oxbow lake. This occurs when the river erodes the outside bend of the meander faster than the inside bend. Eventually, the river may cut a new channel and leave the old channel cut off, forming a crescent-shaped oxbow lake. This process is common in lowland areas and can result in the formation of wetlands or other types of aquatic habitats. The other choices (B, C, D, E) do not typically result from the formation of a cutoff on a meandering stream.

A Cutoff on a Meandering Stream Results in the Formation