Which of the following is correct regarding floodplains?
A)they are formed by a flood 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 high elevation areas.
D)they are characterized by rapids and low waterfalls.
E)they interrupt the stream profile

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Floodplains are low-lying areas adjacent to a stream that are flooded during times of high water. Natural levees are formed on either side of the stream when floodwaters deposit sediment along the bank, raising the elevation of the surrounding area.

Which of the Following Is Correct Regarding Floodplains