Question

At the mouth of which of the following rivers the 'bird's foot' type delta is formed?

  1. Huang Ho
  2. Nile
  3. Danube
  4. Mississippi

Answer:

Option D: Mississippi

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mississippi”.

Mississippi river forms the 'bird's foot' type delta at its mouth. This type of delta is characterized by its branching, finger-like shape, resembling the foot of a bird. It is formed due to the deposition of sediment in the slow-moving waters of the river's mouth.