Which of the following sites is most likely to be flooded if all other factors are held constant?
A)a site that is higher but closer to the river than a site that is lower but farther from the river
B)a site next to the river where the main channel is wider and deeper than other segments of the river
C)a site on the floodplain instead of a site on an older terrace
D)All of these are correct.

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Sites on the floodplain are more likely to be flooded than those on older terraces because floodplains are areas adjacent to rivers that are subject to flooding. Older terraces are elevated areas that were once part of the floodplain but have been cut off from flooding due to the river carving a deeper channel.

Which of the Following Sites Is Most Likely to Be