What is the name of a landform created by deposition of sediments at the mouth of a river?
A. Lagoon
B. Oxbow lake
C. Delta
D. Fjord
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
A delta is formed when a river deposits sediments as it enters a standing body of water like a sea or lake.It forms a typically fan-shaped or triangular area of fertile land.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Geomorphology And Surface Processes
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