Floodplains have rich soil for farming because
A. there is no deposition of sediment at floodplains.
B. large sediments settle out of slow-moving water at floodplains.
C. small sediments settle out of slow-moving water at floodplains.
D. they are located near the mouth of a river.
Answer: C
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