Why are estuaries more common and large deltas fewer on the western coast?
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Correct answer: Rivers are short and sediments are quickly carried to the sea due to steep slope
Short steep rivers deposit less sediment. Exam tip: understand the western coast as narrow and sloping.
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Rivers are short and sediments are quickly carried to the sea due to steep slope
Why is this the correct answer?
Short steep rivers deposit less sediment. Exam tip: understand the western coast as narrow and sloping.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Geography question. Chapter: Physical Features of India. Topic: The Coastal Plains and Islands.
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