Which of the following happens when a river enters a large body of water? A. The river water slows down and creates a delta B. The river water slows down and erodes the shoreline C. The river water speeds up and erodes the shoreline D. The river water speeds up and creates an alluvial fan

. The river water slows down and creates a delta<br /><br />When a river enters a large body of water, such as an ocean or a lake, the flow of the river slows down significantly. This reduction in speed causes the sediment carried by the river to be deposited at the mouth of the river, forming a delta.