A river before its joins the sea, gets divided into small channels, thus forming a Triangular shape called __________________?
Correct answer: A. Deltaic river
- A. Deltaic river
- B. Unstable river
- C. Stable river
- D. Degrading river
Explanation
A river that divides into distributary channels near its mouth and builds a roughly triangular depositional landform is associated with a delta, hence it is called deltaic. The branching occurs because deposited sediment obstructs the main channel.
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