Question

How many deltaic lobes resulted from the land-building performed by the Mississippi River?
5
6
8
7

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 6

Explanation:

The Mississippi River major deltaic cycle began over 7,000 years ago, eventually forming six delta complexes which are major depositional elements of a delta plain. The Mississippi River Delta complexes consist of smaller areas known as delta lobes, which contain the basins and other natural landscapes of the coastline.