Question

Define the term Delta with an example from the Indian region.

Answer 1

A delta is a low-lying, fan or triangular-shaped landform formed at the mouth of a river, where the river deposits sediments like silt, sand, and clay as it enters a sea or ocean. These deposits gradually build up over time, creating fertile land often divided by multiple distributaries.

Example in India:

Sundarbans Delta formed by the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna system in West Bengal.