Asked by Gaoussou Doucoure on Jun 20, 2024
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Which of the following sites is most likely to be flooded if all other factors are held constant?
A) a site that is higher but closer to the river than a site that is lower but farther from the river
B) a site next to the river where the main channel is wider and deeper than other segments of the river
C) a site on the floodplain instead of a site on an older terrace
D) all of these
Floodplain
A flat area of land adjacent to a river or stream that experiences occasional or regular flooding.
Flooded
Describes areas that have been overwhelmed with water, often due to excessive rainfall, river overflow, or dam failure.
Terrace
A relatively level or gently inclined surface or bench bounded on one edge by a steeper descending slope.
- Comprehend the significance and standards that characterize the "hundred-year flood" along with the influence of geographical elements on the probability of flooding.
Verified Answer
AR
Aleksandr RhoadJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Sites on the floodplain are more likely to be flooded than sites on older terraces because floodplains are areas adjacent to rivers that are subject to flooding during periods of high discharge.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the significance and standards that characterize the "hundred-year flood" along with the influence of geographical elements on the probability of flooding.