A(n)_____ is the flat,low-lying area adjacent to a stream channel that receives overbank flow.
A)flood
B)floodplain
C)oxbow lake
D)levee
E)zone of aeration

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A floodplain is an area of low-lying land adjacent to a river, formed mainly of river sediments and subject to flooding. It is the area where water from a river overflow in periods of heavy rainfall or snowmelt, and spreads out over the adjacent land.

A(n)_____ Is the Flat,low-Lying Area Adjacent to a Stream Channel