The shape of a delta is primarily determined by ________.
A) the shape of the river channel near the mouth
B) the average grain size of the suspended and bed loads
C) whether river currents or ocean currents are locally predominant
D) the type of rock that is weathering at the outcrop near the headwaters of the river

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The shape of a delta is primarily determined by whether river currents or ocean currents are locally predominant, as these currents influence the distribution and deposition of sediments at the river's mouth.

The Shape of a Delta Is Primarily Determined by ________