Why is an estuary different from a delta?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: In an estuary marine energy can remove sediment and maintain a broad mouth
An estuary is a funnel-shaped river mouth where fresh water mixes with seawater, and strong tides or waves may remove incoming sediment. Because marine energy prevents extensive deposition, the mouth remains broad instead of building outward into distributaries as a delta does. Option B correctly identifies this controlling contrast. The other choices incorrectly deny the river or assign the feature to glaciers or deserts.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
In an estuary marine energy can remove sediment and maintain a broad mouth
Why is this the correct answer?
An estuary is a funnel-shaped river mouth where fresh water mixes with seawater, and strong tides or waves may remove incoming sediment. Because marine energy prevents extensive deposition, the mouth remains broad instead of building outward into distributaries as a delta does. Option B correctly identifies this controlling contrast. The other choices incorrectly deny the river or assign the feature to glaciers or deserts.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Accountancy question. Chapter: Bank Reconciliation Statement. Topic: Reconciling cash book and passbook differences.
