6.3.3 - Floodplains, Natural Levees and Point Bars
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What is a floodplain?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between rivers and flooding.
Define natural levee.
💡 Hint: Consider how rivers shape their landscapes.
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What is a floodplain?
💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between floods and land.
Natural levees protect against flooding.
💡 Hint: Consider the function of levees.
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Evaluate the impact of agricultural expansion on floodplain ecosystems.
💡 Hint: Consider both environmental and economic factors.
Design a flood management plan for a valley with significant agricultural activity near a river.
💡 Hint: Focus on balancing human needs with natural features.
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