Which of the Following Is the Main Reason That a Delta

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the main reason that a delta forms when a stream flows into a lake or sea?

• A) the stream flows backward during high tide
• B) ocean waves push the sediment up onto the beach
• C) the velocity of the stream decreases
• D) the stream began downcutting during the ice ages
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Induced Movement

A perceptual phenomenon where motion is perceived in a stationary object because of the movement of a surrounding framework or nearby objects.

Stroboscopic Motion

The visual illusion of smooth motion produced by a series of rapidly displayed static images that minimally differ from each other.

Gestalt Psychologist

A psychologist who studies how people perceive and experience objects as whole patterns or configurations, emphasizing the context and the whole over individual components.

Figure; Ground

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