Multiple Choice
When a river reaches a base level,its forward velocity rapidly decelerates as it enters a larger body of standing water and ________ is formed.
A) an estuary
B) an alluvial terrace
C) a delta
D) a stream terrace
E) a levee
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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