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Deposition of fine soil and other sediments after flooding of a riverbank, usually far away from the river banks results in the formation of ___________.
Deposition of fine soil and other sediments after flooding of a riverbank, usually far away from the river banks results in the formation of ___________.
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The correct option is C floodplains
When rivers get filled beyond their capacity, usually due to heavy rains, they overflow. The floods thus caused, bring sediments, both coarse and fine, to the land. The fine particles, being lighter, get deposited away from the river’s banks. When the flood-water recedes, the fine particles are left behind and result in the formation of fertile soil. These regions are called floodplains. This is because this soil has been created thanks to the floods.
When rivers get filled beyond their capacity, usually due to heavy rains, they overflow. The floods thus caused, bring sediments, both coarse and fine, to the land. The fine particles, being lighter, get deposited away from the river’s banks. When the flood-water recedes, the fine particles are left behind and result in the formation of fertile soil. These regions are called floodplains. This is because this soil has been created thanks to the floods.
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