A delta with long, fingerlike sand bodies, each deposited in a distributary channel that progrades far seaward, such as the Mississippi River, is typically formed as a(n)____-dominated delta.
A)avian
B)stream
C)wave
D)tide
E)sediment

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A delta with long, fingerlike sand bodies deposited in distributary channels that progrades far into the sea is typically formed as a stream-dominated delta, as it is primarily formed by the sediment carried by rivers and streams. Avian, wave, and tide-dominated deltas are other types of delta formations that are characterized by the dominant force that shapes the delta's landform. Sediment-dominated delta is not a well-known type of delta formation and is not the best choice for this scenario.

A Delta with Long, Fingerlike Sand Bodies, Each Deposited in a Distributary