1. Describe how the flow of water changes as it moves from the river channel to the delta. 2. What happens to the sediment as the water slows down? 3. How does the shape of the delta compare to real-world deltas like the Mississippi River delta? 4. How would changes in water flow or sediment supply affect delta formation?

1. As water moves from the river channel to the delta, it slows down and spreads out, depositing sediment and forming multiple distributary channels.<br /><br />2. As the water slows down, the sediment is deposited, forming layers of sediment that accumulate over time.<br /><br />3. The shape of the delta in the model can vary, but real-world deltas like the Mississippi River delta are typically fan-shaped with multiple distributary channels.<br /><br />4. Changes in water flow or sediment supply can significantly affect delta formation, potentially altering the size, shape, and sediment composition of the delta.