Floodplains

Question 1

What processes form a floodplain

Answer 1

Deposition (more extensive in the lower course of the river); during flood it is deposited with alluvium (material deposited by the river); lateral erosion (=migration of meanders)

Question 2

How is a floodplain formed

Answer 2

Look in folder

Question 3

Example of a floodplain

Answer 3

Barotse flood plain Africa; main body is 5500km but maximum flooding area is 10750km squared

Question 4

What is a floodplain

Answer 4

An area of low lying ground adjacent to a river

Question 5

Floodplain details

Answer 5

Lower course feature (high volume and large discharge); very fertile area of land which is good for agriculture