Question 20
Rivers and River LandformsThe following conditions are favourable for the formation of deltas except
- A.strong current running at right angles to the river mouth
- B.active vertical erosion in the upper course of the river
- C.sheltered and almost tideless coast
- D.absence of large lakes in the river course
- E.shallow sea adjoining the delta.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (strong current running at right angles to the river mouth)
Explanation
A strong current would carry the river's sediment away instead of letting it build a delta.