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The deposit at the mouth of a river is usually triangular in shape and size. The triangular shape and the increased width at the base are due to blocking of the river mouth, with resulting continual formation of http://www.answers.com/topic/distributary at angles to the original course
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∙ 15y agoA delta is a "river systems" landform. It is an accumulation of sediment where a stream or river enters a lake or ocean.
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∙ 9y agoFacts about deltas include that they form at the mouth of a river. A delta forms at the point where the river flows into another body of water.
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∙ 11y agoIf you are talking about a map of the world, the River Nile opens up to the Mediterranean Sea as a delta.
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∙ 8y agoDeltas are found where the rivers flow into a wide/larger expanse of water such as an ocean, sea or lake
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∙ 14y agoNile Delta
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Maps that show landforms on an are are called?
Its called a Topographic map
What is a profile map?
a profile map is a map that shows the cross sectio0n of a land surface.
Full form of MAP package?
what is map
Maps that show water land formations and natural features are called?
I think its contour map, donno for sure though
What type of map might show information like climate changes or population growth?
The one for the map about climate changes is called a climate map, while the map that shows information about population growth (or changes) is called a thematic map.
What does the word delta in geography terms mean?
A delta is a low watery land formed at the mouth of a river. Delta's are usually shaped like triangles and that is how they are on a physical features map.
Can you show me a major land form in China on a map?
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What is flat open land called on a map?
junk
What types of maps show land and water features?
a map that shows land features and water features is called a physical map
How far did Fertile Crescent stretch from north to south on the map?
The Fertile Crescent is a crescent shaped piece of land known for its fertile soil. On a map it is located as part of Western Asia, and the Nile Valley and Nile Delta of northeast Africa.
What would be an example of a delta in the US map?
Mississippi Delta - see the link below.
Where is a delta on a map?
Usually at the mouth of a river.
A map that accurately portrays land shape is called a?
conformal projection
What is the graphic description of a subdivision of a tract of land called?
Topography map
What kind of map shows elevation?
the type of map that shows elevation is called an elevation map. elevation maps are used for showing how high the land is.
What is the shape and elevation of the land called?
Topography. A topographical map will give you particulars.
Where would you find a delta in Missouri?
Look on one of the main rivers - or find the town Delta on a map!
