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Question 15 • DCSS Earth Systems CR 24-25

How are deltas formed?

Answer
A
erosion of softer rock
B
connection of channels
C
deposition from flow into a lake or an ocean
D
creation of large, flat areas by flooding deposits

Explanation

A delta forms where a river flows into a lake or ocean and slows down. The slower water can no longer carry as much sediment, so it deposits that material near the river’s mouth. Thus, the correct choice is deposition from flow into a lake or an ocean.

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