Which of the following is correct about floodplains?

A) Despite the name, they are rarely subjected to flooding.
B) They are an erosional feature located within a depositional feature.
C) They are generally filled with layers of alluvium.
D) Floodplains are not associated with deposition.
E) They are well drained throughout.


C

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