Which of the following is true about a delta?
A. The total amount of sediment carried by the river increases from the start to the end of the delta system.
B. A delta forms as channels merge and pile up sand.
C. Deltas form some layers that are horizontal and form some that are inclined toward the ocean.
D. A river keeps forming a delta in the exact same position along a coastline.
Answer: C
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