Which of the following is false 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) They are characterized by rapids and low waterfalls.

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Floodplains are not characterized by rapids and low waterfalls. They are typically flat, low-lying areas adjacent to streams, rivers, or other bodies of water that experience recurrent flooding. Natural levees are typically formed during times of flooding when the water overflows the banks and deposits sediment on either side of the stream, building up a raised area known as a levee.

Which of the Following Is False Regarding Floodplains