Which of the following is INCORRECT regarding floodplains?
A) They are generally low-lying areas.
B) They are characterized by rapids and low waterfalls.
C) They are formed by recurrent flooding in the area adjacent to the stream.
D) Natural levees on either side of a stream are formed during times when the stream is at flood stage and overflows the bank.
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