Which of the following conditions is most favorable for delta formation?
A) Where waves and currents immediately sweep away most of the river's delivered sediments.
B) Where a large sediment load is delivered to quiet coastal waters.
C) Where powerful storm waves carry all of the river's delivered sediment.
D) Where a small sediment load is delivered along the river's short path to quiet coastal waters.
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