Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Difference Between

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between a floodplain and a floodway?

A) A floodplain may span across a vast area while a floodway is generally contained within the channel of a river
B) A floodplain is generally contained within a specific footage on either side of a stream centerline, while a flood way may span across a vast area
C) A floodplain is generally contained within the channel of a river while a floodway is generally contained within a specific footage on either side of a stream centerline
D) There is no difference - they are the same