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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Definitions:

Palatopharyngeus

A muscle of the pharynx which plays a role in swallowing by helping close the nasopharynx and elevating the pharynx.

Sternocleidomastoid

A muscle in the neck that plays a key role in the movement of the head.

Temporalis

A broad, fan-shaped muscle on each side of the head that is involved in chewing and helps to close the jaw.

Vocalis

The muscle located within the vocal folds that adjusts tension, playing a key role in producing speech sounds by controlling pitch and tone.