A deposit of sediment where a stream or river enters a lake or the ocean is called a(n) ____.

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A deposit of sediment where a stream or river enters a lake or the ocean is called a delta. Deltas are formed when a river or stream flows into a still body of water, such as a lake or ocean, and deposits sediment over time. The sediment builds up and forms a triangular shape, which is characteristic of a delta.

A Deposit of Sediment Where a Stream or River Enters