Asked by mansi tamhane on May 15, 2024

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When a river enters a lake or an ocean, it slows down, losing its capacity to carry sediments, forming:

A) deltas
B) point bars
C) cutbanks
D) meanders
E) oxbow lakes

Deltas

Landforms created at river mouths where sediment is deposited in a fan shape as the river flows into a slower-moving or standing body of water like an ocean or lake.

Sediments

Particles of rock, soil, or organic material deposited by water, wind, or ice, often forming layers in riverbeds, lakes, and oceans.

  • Outline the formation, traits, and environmental relevance of deltas.
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Tanner CereghinoMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Deltas form when a river enters a lake or an ocean, slowing down and depositing the sediments it carries.