Which of the following belongs to the upper course of river.
GEOGRAPHY
JAMB 2017
Which of the following belongs to the upper course of river.
- A. Ox-bow lake
- B. Meander
- C. V-shaped valley
- D. Artificial embankment
Correct Answer: C. V-shaped valley
Explanation
V-shaped valley is formed as a result of vertical erosion of a river which makes it deeper with step sides because the water as active in following Ox-blow lakes are crescent-shaped lakes formed by running water flowing through a meander neck. It is formed at the lower course of a river Meanders are found at the middle course of a river network Artificial embankment is a long artificial mound of stone or earth, built to hold back water
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