Vocabulary in context (river terminology) “The river overflowed its ______ and flooded the area.” Choose the most appropriate noun.

Given data

• Situation: River water rose and spread beyond its usual confines.

Concept/ApproachThe sides of a river are called its banks; flooding occurs when water overflows its banks.

Option analysisbanks — correct technical/common term.edges/limits — generic, not the precise river term.fronts — not used for rivers.

Final Answerbanks