Where are deltas common?
a. Low energy shores
b. High energy shores
c. Leading edges of continents
d. At the base of mountains
ANS: A
Deltas form in low energy areas where there is not too much wave action. The largest deltas are found
in enclosed seas. They are also found at tectonically stable, trailing edges of continents. Information
can be found in the section Larger-Scale Features Accumulate on Depositional Coasts.
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