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Latest revision as of 17:03, 28 June 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A river delta is a large area of land over which a river splits into many smaller channels prior to meeting the ocean.
About River Deltas
- River deltas are formed due to the deposition of large quantities of silt at a river mouth. The river spreads over a wide area of land before forming separate individual channels.