What Advantage Do Alluvial Terraces Have Over Floodplains for Human

question 7

Multiple Choice

What advantage do alluvial terraces have over floodplains for human settlement?

• A)alluvial terraces are flat when compared to floodplains
• B)floodplains tend to get covered with water when streams overbank and this is not the case for alluvial terraces
• C)alluvial terraces are located near the stream bank, making obtaining water much easier
• D)alluvial terraces are commonly found near the coast while floodplains are more common in steep, mountainous terrain