Question

What is dranage basine ? Mention any 4 benifit of river?

Answer 1

The river system of an area is called drainage. The area drained by a single river system is called the drainage basin.

Benefits of rivers :-

1) Rivers provide water for survival

2) Water from rivers is used for drinking, irrigation and for generating hydro-electricity.

3)Rivers plays a vital role in water cycle.

4) Rivers provided ideal conditions for the early man to lead a settled life.