A(n) __ is the body of sediment deposited at the mouth of a river when the river's velocity decreases.
A) apron
B) alluvial fan
C) bar
D) delta
E) wart

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A delta is a body of sediment deposited at the mouth of a river when the river's velocity decreases. It is formed by the accumulation of sediments carried by the river and deposited as the river enters a larger body of water, such as a lake or an ocean. The sediment forms a triangular or fan-shaped deposit known as a delta.

A(n) __ Is the Body of Sediment Deposited at the Mouth