What is foodplain?

Answer 1

A foodplain is a flat or nearly flat land adjacent a stream or river that stretches from the banks of its channel to the base of the enclosing valley walls and experiences flooding during periods of high discharge.

Answer 2

A floodplain is a flat area of land near a river that gets flooded when the river overflows. They are important for replenishing soil nutrients and supporting diverse ecosystems, but can also be prone to flooding and pose risks to human settlements.

Answer 3

the flat land alongside a mature river or stream that is covered by water when a river breaks its banks and moves over the landscape.

Answer 4

A large flat area of land