All of the following are correct about flood plains except:
A) they are built by erosion and deposition.
B) they offer a nurturing environment.
C) they have thick sediment cover and sheltered surroundings.
D) humans who decide to build on a flood plain are gamblers.
E) they are naturally protected from future flooding by a natural ridge of sediment,a natural levee.
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