Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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Chapter 16 - Section 16.7 - Depositional Landforms - Eye on Earth 16.3 - Page 490: 2

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The channels that radiate across the delta are called distributaries. These are smaller streams or channels that branch off from the main river channel and spread out across the delta, distributing the water and sediment.

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