The formation of a delta the size of the Mississippi River Delta typically takes thousands of years. Deltas are created by the accumulation of sediment deposited by a river as it slows down upon entering a standing body of water, and this process occurs over long geological timeframes.
How long does it most likely take for a delta the size of the Mississippi River Delta to form?(1 point)
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10 years
10 years
hundreds of years
hundreds of years
1 year
1 year
thousands of years
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