18. Which of the following is not correct about floodplains? they have recurrent problems with flooding the streams have natural levees adjacent to them Othey are generally low-lying areas they are characterized by rapids and waterfalls

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Answer:

The statement that they are characterized by rapids and waterfalls is incorrect about floodplains.

Explanation:

All other points mentioned holds for flood plains:

  • Most of the floodplains are low lying areas
  • They are generally, the land areas which are adjacent to streams and rivers
  • They are subjected to repeated influx or flooding.
  • They can be simply characterized by a relatively smooth land area on whose boundary lies water stream or river which overflows or results in flooding at the time when water is high.