Question

This image shows a river delta in Sweden.
Image of a river delta in Sweden
Which process directly results in the formation of a delta?

A.
Water erosion
B.
Wind erosion
C.
Water deposition
D.
Wind deposition

Answer 1

C. Water deposition

Deltas form where a river slows on entering a standing body of water, causing the river’s carried sediment to settle out and build up land at the mouth.