The Shape of a Delta Is Primarily Determined by ________

question 20

Multiple Choice

The shape of a delta is primarily determined by ________.

• A)the shape of the river channel near the mouth
• B)the average grain size of the suspended and bed loads
• C)whether river currents,wave-driven currents,or tidal currents are locally predominant
• D)the type of rock that is weathering at the outcrop near the headwaters of the river