Branching channels that cross a delta are known as ________.
A) 3rd order streams
B) tributaries
C) distributaries
D) graded streams
E) youthful streams

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Branching channels that cross a delta are known as distributaries, which is option C. Option A is incorrect because 3rd order streams refer to the hierarchy of streams and have no direct relationship to deltas. Option B is incorrect because tributaries are streams that feed into a larger stream or river, which is the opposite of what happens in a delta. Option D is incorrect because graded streams are streams that have reached a state of equilibrium between the amount of sediment they carry and the energy required to move it, which is again not directly related to deltas. Option E is incorrect because youthful streams are typically found in mountainous regions and have a steep gradient, while deltas are found in low-lying areas and have a gentle gradient.

Branching Channels That Cross a Delta Are Known as ________