Floodplains usually contain
A) highly productive wetlands
B) debris that has been deposited during floods
C) high concentrations of agricultural chemical runoff
D) pest insect populations
E) nutrient poor soil

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Floodplains are areas of land adjacent to rivers that are subject to flooding. They are usually highly productive wetlands because they receive regular deposits of nutrient-rich sediment from floodwaters.

Floodplains Usually Contain