When a stream flows into a body of water it often forms a
A)delta.
B)floodplain.
C)dune.
D)ventifact.

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A delta is a landform that is created when sediment carried by a river is deposited at its mouth, where it flows into a larger body of water such as a lake or an ocean. The sediment builds up over time to create a fan-shaped delta.

B)floodplain: While a stream flowing into a body of water can cause flooding, a floodplain is a flat area next to a stream or river that is covered with water during a flood.

C)dune: A dune is a hill of sand formed by wind deposition, not by the flow of water.

D)ventifact: A ventifact is a rock shaped and polished by wind erosion, not by the flow of water.

When a Stream Flows into a Body of Water It