Which of the Following Is INCORRECT Regarding Floodplains

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding floodplains?

• A)They are generally low-lying areas.
• B)They are characterized by rapids and low waterfalls.
• C)They are formed by recurrent flooding in the area adjacent to the stream.
• D)Natural levees on either side of a stream are formed during times when the stream is at flood stage and overflows the bank.

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Definitions:

Intraspecific Competition

A form of competition where individuals of the same species compete for the same resources in an ecosystem, such as food, space, or mates.

Uniform Dispersion

A distribution pattern where individuals of a particular species are evenly spread out across a habitat or area, minimizing competition and maximizing resource use.

Interspecific Predation

The predation that occurs when a member of one species hunts and consumes a member of another species.

Population Dispersion

The way individuals are spaced within their geographic range, determining the pattern of spacing among individuals within the boundaries of the population.