Question

Distinguish between:

Delta and Estuary

Answer 1

S.No.	Delta	Estuary
(i)	A triangular shaped low lying area formed by the river at its mouth is called Delta.	Deltas have fine deposits of sediments enriched with minerals.
(ii)	Estuary is formed where the rivers meet the sea.	Deposition of silt by the river is not possible in the estuaries like Delta as if the waves keep on eroding the deposits e.g. River Narmada, River Tapti.