Which one of the following statements is TRUE concerning natural levees?
A)They are erosional features left behind when meander cutoff occurs.
B)They are mostly fine sand and silt that build up during floods.
C)They are depositional features formed at times of low discharge.
D)They form the high, steep banks of a downcutting stream.

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Natural levees are depositional features formed by the accumulation of mostly fine sand and silt during flood events. As floodwaters overflow a river's banks, the velocity of the water decreases, causing sediment to be deposited close to the riverbank, gradually building up natural levees over time.

Which One of the Following Statements Is TRUE Concerning Natural