Which of the following is correct of floodplains?
A) They rarely occur in a fluvial landscape created by an "old" river.
B) They are erosional landforms.
C) They often evolve after a stream has ceased downcutting at a significant rate.
D) They are the areas of a stream where terraces are present.

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Floodplains often evolve after a stream has ceased downcutting at a significant rate. They are depositional landforms, formed by the accumulation of sediments during floods. Option A is incorrect as floodplains are common in fluvial landscapes created by "old" rivers. Option B is incorrect as floodplains are depositional not erosional landforms. Option D is incorrect as terraces are not present in floodplain areas.

Which of the Following Is Correct of Floodplains