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sediment depposited where a river flows into an ocean or lake

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Deltas are built up by .?

Deposition build up deltas.


What is land from sediment build up called?

Land formed from sediment build-up is called a delta. Deltas usually form at the mouth of rivers where sediment, such as sand and silt, is deposited as the water slows down and spreads out.


What are some examples of land-building?

Rivers carry silt downstream and build deltas.


What are some examples of land building?

Rivers carry silt downstream and build deltas.


Does erosion form deltas?

In a way yes, Rivers carry sediment which will eventually build up at the mouth of the river creating a delta. It is the transportation mostly that causes deltas but some could argue that erosion is the weathering and transportation of material. Like I said before in a way you are right


What are deltas examples of?

There are many types of deltas: River-dominated deltas - Mississippi. Wave-dominated deltas - Nile. Tide-dominated deltas - Ganges.


Who is deltas manager?

who is deltas manager


Where do deltas form?

Deltas form at the mouth of rivers.


Deltas form where?

Deltas form at the mouth of rivers.


What deltas located in South America?

The deltas that are located in South America are the American Airline type deltas and other types of deltas are also located around South America.


Deltas are built by what?

Deltas are areas of rich soil located at the mouths of many rivers. As rivers move downstream, they pick up soil from the river banks, later depositing it at the delta.


Define constructive force?

A constructive force is a geologic process that builds up or creates landforms on Earth's surface. Examples include volcanic eruptions depositing lava to form new land and sediment deposition from rivers creating deltas.