Question

The diagram below shows a type of a delta. Use it to answer the questions below.

1. Name the type of the delta shown above 
2. Identify the features marked H and J. 
3. Describe the formation of the above delta.

Answer 1

1. Bird’s foot delta
2.    
   • H- Distributaries
   • J- A lagoon/ lake
3.    
   • This type of delta generally forms on rivers carrying large quantities of fine alluvium into waters where there is low wave energy.
   • The delta has very few distributaries and the ones present form a pattern resembling the foot of a bird.