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

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Deltas form layers that are horizontal, known as topset beds, and layers that are inclined toward the ocean, known as foreset beds, due to the deposition of sediments as the river slows down and enters a larger body of water.

Which of the Following Is True About a Delta