Asked by Alpha Drone on May 07, 2024
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A delta forms when:
A) ocean waves, especially during storms, pile up sediment along the coast
B) a steep mountain front collapses sending sediment out into the sea
C) a river slows and deposits sediment as it enters a lake or sea
D) windblown dust slides down steep hillsides and into a lake
Delta Forms
The shape and structure of a landform created at the mouth of a river where it deposits sediment into another body of water, commonly resembling a triangle.
Pile Up Sediment
The accumulation of sediments in a particular area, often due to transportation processes like water or wind flow.
- Comprehend the formation of geographical features like deltas due to sediment deposition when a river meets a lake or sea.
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Bernard NyarkoMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Delta formation occurs when a river enters a slower-moving body of water such as a lake or sea, causing the river to deposit its sediment load. This accumulation of sediment forms a delta.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the formation of geographical features like deltas due to sediment deposition when a river meets a lake or sea.