what is drainage basin?
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A drainage basin is any area of land where precipitation collects and drains off into a common outlet, such as into a river, bay, or other body of water.
A river basin or drainage basin is an area of land drained by a river and its tributaries . The edge of the drainage basin is known as the watershed . This can be compared to a sink or basin, which catches the water falling into it. The water travels towards the centre and leaves the sink through a plug hole.
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A river basin or drainage basin is an area of land drained by a river and its tributaries . The edge of the drainage basin is known as the watershed . This can be compared to a sink or basin, which catches the water falling into it. The water travels towards the centre and leaves the sink through a plug hole.
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