Deltas
Geography: Cambridge International GCSE (2027 Exams), topic 1.2.6
The Pearl River Delta - Macau
Deltas form because rivers lose momentum in the flatter lower course as they reach the ocean, causing them to deposit their sediment load.
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What do we call low-lying areas where rivers meet the sea or a lake?
What do we call the small rivers found in deltas?
Formation of Deltas