Which Is NOT an Important Effect of Floods on Landscapes

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT an important effect of floods on landscapes and ecosystems in riverine floodplains?

• A) isolating oxbow lakes
• B) reducing rates of decomposition
• C) enriching soils through silt deposition
• D) creating new river channels
• E) causing pulses of seed germination in riparian plants

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