Question

18. Which of the following is not correct about floodplains? they have recurrent problems with flooding the streams have natural levees adjacent to them Othey are generally low-lying areas they are characterized by rapids and waterfalls

Answer 1

Answer:

The statement that they are characterized by rapids and waterfalls is incorrect about floodplains.

Explanation:

All other points mentioned holds for flood plains:

• Most of the floodplains are low lying areas
• They are generally, the land areas which are adjacent to streams and rivers
• They are subjected to repeated influx or flooding.
• They can be simply characterized by a relatively smooth land area on whose boundary lies water stream or river which overflows or results in flooding at the time when water is high.