A river delta forms at the mouth of a river where it enters a larger body of water. Usually the delta is shaped like a triangle. What process causes delta formation?

Question

A river delta forms at the mouth of a river where it enters a larger body of water. Usually the delta is shaped like a triangle. What process causes delta formation?
A. Erosion of the river bank
B. The movement of the tides
C. Wave action
D. Deposition of sediments

GPT 3.5 · Accepted Answer

D. Deposition of sediments