Question

In riverine situations, the floodplain is divided into 2 separate parts for floodplain management purposes. These parts are the ______ and the _____.

a) Floodway, flood fringe
b) Levee zone, overflow area
c) Wetland, dryland
d) Inundation zone, evacuation area

Answer 1

The floodplain is divided into two separate parts for floodplain management purposes: the floodway and the flood fringe.

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer to this question is (a) Floodway and flood fringe.

In riverine situations, the floodplain is divided into two separate parts for floodplain management purposes. The floodway is the main channel of the river and is designed to carry high volumes of water during a flood event. The flood fringe is the area adjacent to the floodway that experiences periodic flooding but to a lesser extent.