A cutoff on a meandering stream results in the formation of which of the following?
A)An oxbow lake.
B)A levee.
C)A point bar.
D)A terrace.

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A cutoff on a meandering stream refers to a point where the stream erodes through the narrow strip of land, cutting off a meander loop from the main channel. As a result, water begins to flow along a straighter path, leaving the meander loop isolated from the main channel. Over time, sediment fills in the ends of the meander loop, creating an oxbow lake. Therefore, the correct answer is A) An oxbow lake.

A Cutoff on a Meandering Stream Results in the Formation