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What is a delta?
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A fan-shaped deposit of sediment at the mouth of a river
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A delta is formed when a river carrying sediment reaches a larger body of water, such as an ocean, lake, or sea. The sediment is deposited at the mouth of the river, forming a fan-shaped landform.