Deltas Flashcards
1
Q
Stage 1 formation
A
When a river reaches the sea, the energy of the river is absorbed by the slower moving water of the sea
2
Q
Stage 2 formation
A
River has to deposit its load and this builds up over time. Until the alluvium rises above sea level
3
Q
Stage 3 formation
A
River has to braid into several distributaries in order to reach the sea