Practice mode Water Management

What is a river called that splits into small channels forming a triangular shape before it enters the sea?

Correct answer D. Deltaic river

Explanation

Near its mouth, a river slows and drops sediment, dividing into distributaries that form a triangular delta, which is why it is called a deltaic river.

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