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Geological Engineering · Q28

Geomorphology and Surface Processes

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 28

Q28

What is a floodplain?

A.
Steep valley walls
B.
Flat land along a river subject to flooding
Answer
C.
Rocky riverbed
D.
Sand dunes in coastal regions

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
A floodplain is a flat area adjacent to a river that experiences periodic flooding and sediment deposition.It is rich in nutrients and ideal for agriculture.