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Active flood plain is a flat area with alluvial deposits adjacent to a water body which is regularly flooded.
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The flat-lying area surrounding a river channel is?
The flood plain
The silt that a river leaves at its mouth forms a lowland called a?
It is a flood plain.
Is there a difference between a 100 year flood plain and a flood plain?
The flood plain of a river is an area very near the river which floods regularly, generally every 1 to 2 years. The 100-year flood plain is a larger area which has a 1 in 100 chance of flooding in any given year. Over the long term this would average out to a flood every century.
Is flood plain the same as flood control?
no flood control would be stoping a flood a flood plainis land that is covered by water during a flood,formed from sediments depsited by a river
Which is correct spelling-flood plain or flood plane?
Flood plane is geographically correct. This means, an area that does not have an undulating surface that is fairly level, or without elevation. Plane is attributed to flat surface where water percolates, while plain could be used for being straight forward in terms of attitude or openness in mind. Another Answer: For normal use, it is: FLOOD PLAIN. Here is an example sentence: Even if a home is not in a flood plain, it is a good idea for a homeowner to purchase inexpensive flood insurance.
Define active flood plain?
the narrow strip of land along side the river is known as active flood plain. it is inundated almost every year.it can range from 0- 20 km at sides.
The flat-lying area surrounding a river channel is?
The flood plain
What part of a river would you have best luck growing food?
The flood plain. Delta
What is an example of a UK floodplain?
There are two examples of flood Plain which are as follows:Active Flood Plain.Old Flood Plain.
A sentence for flood plain?
I live in a flood plain, along with many others.
Does thame river have a flood plain?
there is 896 square kms of flood plain
Flat plain formed by river deposits during time of flood?
flood plain
Why does York flood?
York is situated on a flood plain
What can the community do to prevent flood?
Move out of the flood plain.
What is a wide valley through which a river flows?
a canyon, gorge or vale
The silt that a river leaves at its mouth forms a lowland called a?
It is a flood plain.
Why does it flood in Centralia Wa?
Simply put: Because Centralia is built on a flood plain. A better question would be: Why did people build on a flood plain?
