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It`s called a delta it is an area of land formed by the buildup of sediment at the end, or mouth, of a river.

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The rivers water spreads out through the water and becomes part of the larger body of water.

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It`s called a delta it is an area of land formed by the buildup of sediment at the end, or mouth, of a river.

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The sediment sinks to the bottom of said large body of water, and, over millions of years, the sediments pile up, and the sediments at the bottom form sedimentary rock.

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The river water increases its speed and carries out gully erosion.

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It forms a delta

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It decreases.

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