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A delta is a landform at the mouth of a river. It is found on all continents except Antarctica.

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Why are deltas often good areas for farming?

Deltas are often good areas for farming because the soil in deltas is usually fertile due to the deposition of nutrients carried by river water. Additionally, deltas have flat topography, making them suitable for irrigation and agriculture. The presence of abundant water from rivers also supports various crops grown in deltas.


Why deltas are named so?

Deltas are named after the Greek letter delta (Δ) because of their triangular shape, which is similar to the uppercase letter delta. The term was first used by the ancient Greeks to describe the shape of delta formations at the mouth of the Nile River.


What is the compare and contrast of alluvial fans and deltas?

Alluvial fans are landforms created by sediment deposition at the base of a mountain, while deltas are landforms formed by deposition of sediment carried by a river where it meets a body of water. Both landforms are composed of sediment deposits, but alluvial fans are typically cone-shaped while deltas have a more complex shape with distributaries. Additionally, alluvial fans are typically found in arid or semi-arid regions, while deltas are common in areas where rivers meet oceans or lakes.


How many continents are there in there?

There are 7 continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Australia (Oceania), and South America.


What are two continents?

The contry that has two continents is Russia. The two continents in Russia are Europe and Asia. By the way you could have googled "The seven continents of the world" in images it would have been much quicker.