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Geographical Diversity of India — Social Studies STD 7 — Question

CBSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7Social StudiesGeographical Diversity of India2 Marks
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Do you know what it is called when these rivers split into multiple streams near the coast? Discuss with your teacher in class to find out!
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Yes, when rivers split into multiple streams near the coast, especially before entering a sea, it is called a delta. This process is called “delta formation”, and the streams are called distributaries. For example, the Ganga-Brahmaputra and Godavari rivers form large deltas.

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