Which landform is formed by river deposition at its mouth? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which landform is formed by river deposition at its mouth?

A. Canyon

B. Mesa

C. Plateau

D. Delta

Answer: Option D

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A delta forms when a river deposits sediments at its mouth where it enters a sea, lake, or ocean. The Nile and Ganga-Brahmaputra deltas are examples.

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