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PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
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What is a delta?
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one river that divides into two rivers
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an area of water that is completely surrounded by land
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an area where a river empties into a large body of water
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two rivers that join together to form one river
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Deltas are wetlands that form as rivers empty their water and sediment into another body of water, such as an ocean, lake, or another river.
Detailed explanation-2: -A delta is a fertile landmass formed by accumulation of alluvial deposits at the mouth of a river (the place where a river enters the sea). The rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra form the worlds largest delta, the Sunderbans delta, which is triangular in shape. Suggest Corrections.
Detailed explanation-3: -Arcuate Delta: It is fan-shaped Delta. Bird’s foot Delta: Named because it forms like a bird foot’s claw. Cuspate Deltas: It is formed where sediments are deposited onto a straight shoreline with strong waves. More items •01-Jun-2020
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