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A river before its joins the sea, gets divided into small channels, thus forming a Triangular shape called __________________?

Correct answer: B. Deltaic river

  • A. Unstable river
  • B. Deltaic 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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