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Floodplain
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a low-lying area of land next to a river, composed primarily of river sediments, that is prone to flooding
Example
The floodplain provides a natural buffer that absorbs excess water during rainy seasons, reducing flood risks.
Wildlife in the floodplain has adapted to seasonal flooding, making it a unique ecosystem.
The city constructed levees along the floodplain to protect nearby homes from rising waters.
Heavy rains caused the river to overflow, inundating the floodplain and replenishing the soil.
Farmers often cultivate crops on the floodplain due to the rich, fertile soil left by periodic flooding.
