The formation of a delta the size of the Mississippi River Delta typically takes thousands of years. Deltas form from the accumulation of sediment carried by rivers and deposited as they enter a standing body of water, and this process is gradual, influenced by factors like sediment supply, river flow, sea level changes, and tectonic activity.
How long does it most likely take for a delta the size of the Mississippi River Delta to form?
thousands of years
1 year
hundreds of years
10 years
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