Which of the following illustrates the formation of a delta?

A sediment is deposited where a river flows into an ocean or lake.

B sediment is deposited where an ocean flows into a river.

C sediment is deposited where a stream leaves a mountain range.

D sediment is deposited where a lake enters an ocean.

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Reid Lawrence

4 May, 09:17

Which of the following illustrates the formation of a delta?

A sediment is deposited where a river flows into an ocean or lake.

B sediment is deposited where an ocean flows into a river.

C sediment is deposited where a stream leaves a mountain range.

D sediment is deposited where a lake enters an ocean.

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Rayne Foley · Answer 1

The answer is A! Deltas are found at the end of rivers, where they meet a larger body of water. Take the Nile River Delta for example. The Nile River flows north into the Mediterranean Sea. Where the river and the sea meet, there is a delta.

Payton Woods · Answer 2

a is were deltas are found