Which of the following events does not commonly occur at a delta?

A) Sea level rises higher than sedimentation builds all parts of the delta.
B) Sediment compacts over time.
C) Sediment isostatically depresses the crust.
D) Erosion deepens the delta into a bay.


Answer: D

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