Look at River Deltas a and B and Choose the Correct

question 24

Multiple Choice

Look at river Deltas A and B and choose the correct statement about the river sediment loads and coastal processes that might be destroying the deltas.

• A) Delta A receives more river sediment and is being destroyed more quickly by coastal processes.
• B) Delta B receives more river sediment and is being destroyed more quickly by coastal processes.
• C) Delta A receives more river sediment and is being destroyed less quickly by coastal processes.
• D) Delta B receives more river sediment and is being destroyed less quickly by coastal processes.

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