2007-03-20 11:25:14 · 4 answers · asked by MS. KEITH 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
type of lake which is formed when a wide meander from a stream or a river is cut off to form a lake
2007-03-20 11:33:23 · answer #1 · answered by Ask me 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
To add a simpler description to the above (correct) answers:
"The lake that is left where the old river was when the river takes a new shortcut through a corner." They are usually shaped like a "C".
They generally have excellent fishing.
2007-03-20 12:17:12 · answer #2 · answered by Now and Then Comes a Thought 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
THE LAKE LOOKS LIKE THE LETTER "C" AND IS FORMED WHEN A VERY WIDE MEANDER FROM A RIVER IS CUT OFF TO FORM A LAKE!!!
2015-03-10 11:02:06 · answer #3 · answered by Robert 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See the information and graphics at the below link.
2007-03-20 11:33:24 · answer #4 · answered by Jolly 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋