How do flood plains improve agriculture?(1 point)

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Flood plains prevent outside armies from attacking.
Flood plains prevent outside armies from attacking.

River flooding deposits nutrients in the soil that encourage plant growth.
River flooding deposits nutrients in the soil that encourage plant growth.

Flood plains make soil more stable.
Flood plains make soil more stable.

Flood plains allow for the easy transportation of crops.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

River flooding deposits nutrients in the soil that encourage plant growth.

Flood plains are often highly fertile areas due to the deposition of nutrient-rich silt from river flooding, which improves agricultural productivity.