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A plain is basically a large, flat area and flood plains are the large flat areas to either sides of rivers. These areas, when it rains so much that the river bursts its banks, are covered in water: flooded.

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Are there flood plains in Canada?

Yes, there are flood plains in Canada.


What is a river's flat wide area of land along the side of it?

It's called a 'flood plain'.


When was Flood Plains National Park created?

Flood Plains National Park was created in 1984.


What is a flood plains?

These flood plains are often seen merging with meander plains with hardly any difference so that it is difficult to distinguish between meanders and cover flood plains. These plains are formed only because of variation in speed and decomposition.


What is a cover flood plains?

These flood plains are often seen merging with meander plains with hardly any difference so that it is difficult to distinguish between meanders and cover flood plains. These plains are formed only because of variation in speed and decomposition.


The part of a river's valley that is underwater when the river overflows its banks is called the?

Flood Plains


What is the area of Flood Plains National Park?

The area of Flood Plains National Park is 173.5 square kilometers.


Does the planet Venus have flood plains?

No, Venus does not have flood plains like those found on Earth. The extreme temperatures and atmospheric pressure on Venus make the presence of liquid water unlikely, thus eliminating the formation of flood plains.


Can there be a flash flood in the north central plains region?

No there is no flash flood.


How are flood plains and plains similar?

Flood plains and plains are both flat expanses of land. Flood plains are low-lying areas near rivers that are prone to flooding, while plains are large, flat areas with minimal elevation changes. Both types of landforms are valuable for agriculture and settlement due to their fertile soil and access to water.


Why are they called flood plains?

A plain is basically a large, flat area and flood plains are the large flat areas to either sides of rivers. These areas, when it rains so much that the river bursts its banks, are covered in water: flooded.


What plants are in the flood plains?

Mangrooves.