A meander that is cut off to become completely isolated from the main channel but which retains water is a(n)________.
A) meander neck
B) cut bank
C) oxbow lake
D) thalweg

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An oxbow lake is a meander that has been cut off from the main channel and has become isolated, but still retains a water body in it. Choice A (meander neck) and Choice B (cut bank) do not accurately describe a completely isolated meander with water. Choice D (thalweg) refers to the deepest part of a river channel, and is not related to a cut off meander.

A Meander That Is Cut Off to Become Completely Isolated