Question

question 39
what type of delta is at the mouth of the mississippi river?
wave - dominated
river - dominated
tide - dominated
nutria - dominated

Explanation:

River - dominated deltas are formed when the river's sediment - carrying capacity is high and the influence of waves and tides is relatively low. The Mississippi River has a large sediment load and relatively weak wave and tide forces in its delta region. Wave - dominated deltas (e.g., the Nile delta) have significant wave reworking of sediments. Tide - dominated deltas (e.g., the Ganges - Brahmaputra delta) are shaped by strong tidal currents. Nutria - dominated is not a recognized geological delta type.

Answer:

River - dominated