Which is not a dominate delta type?

a. River-dominant
b. Tide-dominant
c. Current-dominant
d. Wave-dominant


ANS: C
Each type of delta is dominated by a distinguishing characteristic. River-dominant deltas are shaped
like a bird's foot from the flow of the river. Tide dominated deltas create islands parallel to the river
flow. Wave-dominated deltas tend to be small and have smooth shorelines with sand dunes.
Information can be found in the section Larger-Scale Features Accumulate on Depositional Coasts.

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