The relatively flat ground, bounded by bluffs, on either side of the meandering river illustrated below is known as a __________________________. The flat ground is labeled "B".

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: floodplain

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B) Westerlies
C) Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)
D) High mountains

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What will be an ideal response

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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This joint project between Brazil and Paraguay generates 20% of the power consumed in the former, and over 75% in the latter.

A. Porto Alegre Nuclear Power Facility B. Parazil Dam C. Three Gorges Dam D. Itaipu Dam

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