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What is a synonym for 'delta' in geography?
Flood plain, alluvial plain, tidal plain, firth, inlet, bayou, estuary, slough, and river mouth are all terms that are synonymous with 'delta'.
The triangle-shaped area of land at the mouth of a river is called .?
It is called a delta.
Do peninsular rivers form delta or estuary?
estuary
Is Krishna river form a delta?
No, the Krishna river does not form a delta. It empties into the Bay of Bengal through an estuary, which means its mouth is a mixture of saltwater and freshwater, but it does not create the typical triangular shape of a delta.
What do you call the place where a river joins the sea?
You might be referring to a "delta." The delta is where a river empties into a body of water, typically the ocean or sea. The delta gets its name from the shape created by the branches of the river that spread out in a triangular form where they meet the larger body of water, as the Greek symbol for delta is a triangle. River deltas are notoriously fertile areas as the river's current transports many minerals downstream and deposits them in the soil in the area of the delta, this mineral rich soil is referred to as "silt." The fertility of river deltas made them popular areas for settlement by early civilizations.
Is there a delta in the river severn?
No
What is the river flowing into the severn estuary called?
wye
What happens when the river severn reeches the sea?
The River Severn flows into the Bristol Channel via the Severn Estuary, after which it communicates with the Irish Sea.
Where does the river severn enter the sea?
It finishes at the Severn estuary which then feeds into the Bristol channel
The place where a river empties into an ocean is called what of the river?
The Estuary Delta
Is swansea on severn estuary?
Yes, Swansea is located near the Severn Estuary, which is situated to the northeast of the city. The estuary is formed by the River Severn and flows into the Bristol Channel. Swansea itself lies along the coast of South Wales, with its waterfront facing the Bristol Channel rather than directly on the Severn Estuary.
Is the river mersey a delta or estuary?
The River Thames flows into it's Estuary between the Counties of Kent and Essex. This is where it meets the North Sea.
Does the river nile have a estuary or delta?
No
What is the estuary of river Lena?
lena delta
What do you call the place where a river runs into the sea?
The river reaches the sea in its Estuary.
What is the term for where the river runs into the sea?
The 'mouth' of the river - or an 'estuary' - or a 'delta'.
Does the river severn have a tributary?
A tributary is a river or stream that joins the main river. Viewing a map of the River Severn shows it has many tributaries on its long journey from its source in Plynlimon, Wales to the Severn Estuary.
