Why Do Coastal Deltas Subside

question 4

Multiple Choice

Why do coastal deltas subside?

• A)Plate tectonics lowers the land elevation.
• B)The weight of buildings people place on deltas causes them to sink.
• C)Farming activities cause them to subside.
• D)The weight of sediments causes them to compact.

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