Which of the following is properly called a flood?
A) when a meander is cut off and forms a lake
B) when the entire bottom of the channel is covered with water
C) if water spreads out over the floodplain
D) when water is 1 meter below the top of the channel

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Floods occur when water spreads out over the floodplain, which is the flat area adjacent to the river or stream. This happens when the water level in the river or stream exceeds its banks, leading to an overflow onto the surrounding land.

Which of the Following Is Properly Called a Flood