In a River-Dominated Delta, the Site of Functioning Distributary Channels

question 4

Multiple Choice

In a river-dominated delta, the site of functioning distributary channels is called the

• A) active lobe.
• B) abandoned lobe.
• C) bird-foot delta.
• D) river-dominated delta.

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Definitions:

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