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A river delta is a landform created by deposition of sediment that is carried by a river as the flow leaves its mouth and enters slower-moving or stagnant water. This occurs where a river enters an ocean, sea, estuary, lake, reservoir, or (more rarely) another river that cannot carry away the supplied sediment.
I believe all of the anwers apply.
The 'fewer natural resources" is applicable assuming they are currently depleting their natural resources.
The answer that is being described above is SPAIN. This is the country that sent explorers so they can take control of the lands in the south and west of Mississippi river because of the gold deposits, as well as farming and ranching. Hope this answers your question.