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Often, flood plains are where the most fertile soil is. The rich alluvial soil washes down from mountains in rivers and streams, bringing with it rich nutrients which are perfect for growing crops.
Flood plains, being close to rivers, also offer easy transportation of goods up and down waterways.
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What are the measures for flood?
HARD ENGINEERING build a dam concrete walls dredging SOFT ENGINEERING warning people not to live in flood plains land use zoning afforestation
How do you prevent and control flood?
HARD ENGINEERING build a dam concrete walls dredging SOFT ENGINEERING warning people not to live in flood plains land use zoning afforestation
Are there flood plains in Canada?
Yes, there are flood plains in Canada.
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.
When was Flood Plains National Park created?
Flood Plains National Park was created in 1984.
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.
What were the plains homes?
The Central Plains is an area and didn't build homes. Ask about what people did.
How people harvest water in the flood plains of Bengal?
by rain water harvesting............... lolzzz
Why do people build banks?
People build banks so that the water doesn't rise up and flood the city.
What do people do to stop a flood?
build a dam, it was my pleasure to answer this question
What is the area of Flood Plains National Park?
The area of Flood Plains National Park is 173.5 square kilometers.
What should developed countries do to protect themselves from a flood?
Theres not much you can do. You can build flood barriers, storm drains, anything you like. But the best thing that can be done is to retreat to high ground or quit building houses on natural flood plains.
