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  • River Mouth Landforms: Deltas & Estuaries Explained
    There are a few terms that could apply, depending on the specific features of the land:

    * Delta: This is the most common term and refers to a landform created at the mouth of a river where it enters a larger body of water, such as a lake or the sea. Deltas are formed by the deposition of sediment carried by the river.

    * Estuary: This is a partially enclosed body of water where freshwater from a river mixes with saltwater from the sea. Estuaries often have a wider mouth than a delta and can be influenced by tides.

    * River mouth: This is a general term that simply refers to the point where a river empties into another body of water.

    * Floodplain: This is the area of land adjacent to a river that is subject to flooding. The floodplain can extend from the river mouth upstream.

    * Marsh: This is a type of wetland that is often found at the mouth of a river, especially in areas with tidal influence.

    The specific term that is most appropriate will depend on the specific characteristics of the land at the mouth of the river.

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