Asked by Victoria Montanez on May 11, 2024
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What is formed when a river meets the sea and slows down and deposits its load of sediments?
A) a delta
B) a beach
C) meanders
Delta
A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several branches, depositing sediments carried from upstream, typically forming a triangular shape.
Deposits Load
Material carried by water, wind, or ice and deposited in a new location, contributing to the formation of sedimentary layers and landforms.
Sediments
Particles of rock, mineral, or organic material deposited by water, wind, or ice, often forming layers on Earth's surface.
- Understand how geographical features such as deltas are formed through the deposition of sediments when rivers flow into lakes or seas.
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Bridget LongacreMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A delta is formed when a river meets the sea or a lake, slows down, and deposits its load of sediment, often creating a fan-shaped or triangular area.
Learning Objectives
- Understand how geographical features such as deltas are formed through the deposition of sediments when rivers flow into lakes or seas.