In which river zone would an ecologist look for a deep meandering stream? 

A)  in the floodplain zone 
B)  in the benthic zone 
C)  in the source zone 
D)  in the transition zone

Floodplain Zone

An area adjacent to rivers or streams that periodically floods, enriching the soil with nutrients.

Deep Meandering Stream

A river that follows a winding path through a landscape, often creating deep channels as it erodes the earth over time.

Benthic Zone

The environmental zone situated at the bottom of water bodies like oceans or lakes, encompassing both the sediment surface and the layers beneath it.