In the coarse-to-fine vertical sequence in meandering stream deposits, the __________ lie above the point-bar deposits.

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In a meandering stream deposit, the coarse-to-fine vertical sequence goes as follow: channel gravels at the bottom, point-bar deposits above them, and finally flood plain sediments (or overbank deposits) on top. Natural levee deposits can form on the sides of the channel but are not part of the vertical sequence. Therefore, the best choice is B, flood plain sediments.

In the Coarse-To-Fine Vertical Sequence in Meandering Stream Deposits, the __________