How is an estuary different from a delta?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: In an estuary, the river mouth usually remains broad and open because of tidal erosion
An estuary is a funnel-shaped river mouth where tidal currents and waves remove or redistribute much of the incoming sediment, keeping the mouth broad and open. A delta forms when river deposition is sufficiently strong for sediment to accumulate and extend the coast, often with distributaries. Therefore option A gives the meaningful contrast; the other options confuse estuaries with glacial or aeolian landforms.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
In an estuary, the river mouth usually remains broad and open because of tidal erosion
Why is this the correct answer?
An estuary is a funnel-shaped river mouth where tidal currents and waves remove or redistribute much of the incoming sediment, keeping the mouth broad and open. A delta forms when river deposition is sufficiently strong for sediment to accumulate and extend the coast, often with distributaries. Therefore option A gives the meaningful contrast; the other options confuse estuaries with glacial or aeolian landforms.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Introduction to Accounting. Topic: Bookkeeping vs Accounting.
