delta
A delta is a low, flat area of land where a river divides into several smaller rivers before flowing into the sea. It is often shaped like a triangle and is formed by sand and soil left by the water.
Exemplos
3 de 5We took a boat trip through the river delta to see the local birds.
We took a boat trip through the river delta to see the local birds.
The government is working to protect the delicate ecosystem of the river delta.
The government is working to protect the delicate ecosystem of the river delta.
The delta looks like a giant green fan from the airplane window.
The delta looks like a giant green fan from the airplane window.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the Greek letter Delta (Δ), which is shaped like a triangle. River deltas usually have this same triangular shape.
Quiz rápido
The ____ of the river is a very fertile area where farmers grow many crops.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: delta
Exemplos
We took a boat trip through the river delta to see the local birds.
everydayWe took a boat trip through the river delta to see the local birds.
The government is working to protect the delicate ecosystem of the river delta.
formalThe government is working to protect the delicate ecosystem of the river delta.
The delta looks like a giant green fan from the airplane window.
informalThe delta looks like a giant green fan from the airplane window.
Sedimentation rates in the delta have decreased significantly due to the new dam.
academicSedimentation rates in the delta have decreased significantly due to the new dam.
Our logistics company manages several shipping routes through the Pearl River Delta.
businessOur logistics company manages several shipping routes through the Pearl River Delta.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
Nile Delta
Nile Delta
delta wing
delta wing
river delta system
river delta system
Frequentemente confundido com
An estuary is where tide meets the stream; a delta is the landform made by river deposits.
The mouth is just the opening of a river; a delta is the specific branch-like land structure at the mouth.
Notas de uso
Use 'delta' when specifically referring to the geographic landform at the end of a river. It is almost always used in a geographic or environmental context.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes forget that 'delta' refers to the land area, not just the water itself. Also, remember to capitalize the word when it is part of a proper name like 'The Mississippi Delta'.
Dica de memorização
Think of the Greek letter Delta (Δ), which is shaped like a triangle. River deltas usually have this same triangular shape.
Origem da palavra
From the Greek letter 'delta' (Δ), which ancient Greeks used to describe the triangular shape of the Nile's mouth.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
The Nile Delta in Egypt is historically famous as one of the most fertile areas in the ancient world, supporting the rise of Egyptian civilization.
Quiz rápido
The ____ of the river is a very fertile area where farmers grow many crops.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: delta
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