sentence: Floodplains provide habitats for many plants and animals.
sentences_before: A 'Flood plain' or 'Floodplain' is a plain or nearly flat surface close to the bed of a river or stream. If there is little water in the river, the plain will be dry, if there is a lot of water, the surplus water will flood this area.
concept_name: floodplain
headings: Floodplain
categories: Wetlands Landforms Waterways Flood control