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They form from deposition NOT EROSION!!
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Where do marshes often form?
Floodplains
What comes first meander or floodplains?
Meanders typically develop in river systems as they flow across relatively flat terrain, which can lead to the formation of floodplains. Floodplains are the flat areas adjacent to rivers that are periodically inundated during floods. Thus, while meanders form as the river evolves, floodplains are created as a result of the river's changing course and flood events. In essence, meanders come first, leading to the establishment of floodplains over time.
How are deltas and floodplains similar in development?
They arr both formed by deposition and form near or on a river.
What type of erosion has floodplains been created by?
Floodplains are typically created by fluvial erosion, which is the erosion caused by flowing water such as rivers and streams. Over time, the continuous flow of water can lead to the gradual widening of the river channel, depositing sediment in the surrounding flat areas to form floodplains.
Is floodplains caused by erosion?
Floodplains are typically formed by the deposition of sediments carried and deposited by rivers during floods, rather than erosion. Erosion can shape the landscape, but floodplains are mostly a result of the sediment deposition process.
What flows into the floodplains?
Water
Do all rivers have floodplains?
NO
What is a river with wide flat floodplains is a?
A river with wide flat floodplains is typically classified as a meandering river. These rivers often have gentle slopes, allowing sediment to accumulate and create expansive floodplains that can be inundated during high water events. The floodplains are essential for supporting diverse ecosystems and can provide fertile land for agriculture.
Does the Amazon River have any floodplains?
no '
What is an non-example of floodplains?
The beach
Do animals interact with floodplains?
no they dont
Early civilization such as Mesopotamia and nubia emerged in regions that had?
Rivers
