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A river delta is a landform created by the deposits of sediment at the mouths of a river.
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What is the name of a triangle shaped island at the mouth of a river that is formed from river sediments.?
It is known as a river delta. The Nile Delta is one example where the main river splits into smaller rivers and fans out before flowing into the Mediterranean Sea.
The Lena River is on what delta?
The Lena River ends at the Lena Delta in Siberia.
Was ist ein Delta?
A delta is a triangular deposit of sediment at the end of a river or stream. It happens when the strong current of the river slows down and deposits the sediments it has been transporting.
A large amount of sediments deposited at the mouth of a river form what?
It is called SILT.
What is the land formed at the mouth of a river called that is deposited by silt?
The land formed by deposited soil at the mouth of a river is called a delta (named for the Greek letter, which is similarly triangular in shape).The most well known are the Ganges River Delta, India, the Nile River Delta, Egypt, and the largest is the Amazon River Delta, Brazil.
What is definition of a DELTA?
a nearly flat plain of alluvial deposit between diverging branches of the mouth of a river
What us the definition of the word Delta?
delta; from Greek, fourth letter of the Greek alphabet. Also, can be a triangular shaped area made from sand or dirt at the mouth of a river.
Match the term with its definition?
Delta - Mouth of a river Alluvium - Fertile sediment deposited by a river Meaner - Curve in a river Tributary - Stream that flows into a river -Apex- :)
Where is the Ohio river delta?
The Ohio River has no delta. It pours into the Mississippi River.
Does the Delta River have anything to do with the Nile River?
No - The Delta River is in the USA, the Nile River is in Africa.
Where would the delta on a river be found?
A delta is the mouth of a river.
Where do you find a delta on the River Thames?
The River Thames does not have a delta.
What is the name of a triangle shaped island at the mouth of a river that is formed from river sediments.?
It is known as a river delta. The Nile Delta is one example where the main river splits into smaller rivers and fans out before flowing into the Mediterranean Sea.
Define delta in geography?
In geography, delta refers to a landform that forms at the mouth of a river where it meets a body of water such as a lake or sea. Deltas are typically composed of sediments deposited by the river, creating a fertile and often triangular-shaped land area. These areas are important for biodiversity and agriculture.
Could you give you an example of a delta?
== == Mekong Delta, Mississippi delta, the Nile delta, Mackenzie delta or any nearly flat plain of alluvial deposit between diverging branches of the mouth of a river, often, though not necessarily, triangular and it is a name
What is a landform that develops when a river deposits sediment as it flows into the ocean?
River Delta or just simply delta.
Where is the ganges river delta?
The river Gange's delta is in Bangladesh
