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A river drains the water collected from a specific area, is known as?
Question

A river drains the water collected from a specific area, is known as?

A.

Dentritic area

B.

Catchment area

C.

Watershed

D.

Drainage Basin

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: (b) Catchment area
Explanation:
· A catchment area is the region from which a river collects its surface runoff or rainwater.
· All precipitation in this area flows into a single river system, contributing to its volume and flow.
Information Booster:
· A drainage basin includes the entire catchment area of a river and its tributaries.
· The boundary separating two drainage basins is called a watershed.
· Catchment areas help in planning irrigation, flood control, and water conservation.
· Topography and land use significantly affect catchment runoff.
· Used in hydrological modeling and river basin management.
Additional Information:
· (a) Dentritic area: Not a technical term; may confuse with dendritic drainage pattern, which resembles tree branches.
· (c) Watershed: Refers to the dividing line between two drainage basins, not the area itself.
· (d) Drainage Basin: Broad term for the whole river system; catchment refers more specifically to the area feeding a particular river or stream.

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