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What determines the shape of the shoreline where a river meets an ocean? The video explains many causes for delta formation, including human activities and climate change. Also included are examples from around the world and throughout history.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Print photos of river deltas to sort by type
- Discuss the importance of sustainable deltas
Classroom Considerations
- Avoid the comments as they do not add any knowledge to the topic
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Includes a list of key words to search to learn more
- Provides subtitles in six languages
Cons
- None