Which of the following is incorrect regarding floodplains?
A)They are formed by recurrent flooding in the area adjacent to the stream.
B)Natural levees on either side of a stream are formed during times when the stream is at flood stage and overflows the bank.
C)They are generally low-lying areas.
D)Residual deposits from abandoned channels often result in meander scars in floodplains.
E)They are characterized by rapids and low waterfalls.

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Floodplains are not characterized by rapids and low waterfalls, as they are typically flat and low-lying areas next to bodies of water. The correct characteristics of floodplains are described in choices A, B, C, and D.

Which of the Following Is Incorrect Regarding Floodplains