Question

What is the difference between river basin and watershed?​

Answer 1

Answer:

The catchment area of large rivers or river system is called a river basin while those of small rivers, a lake, a tank is often referred to as a watershed. Watersheds are small in area, generally less than 1000 ha. There are many smaller watersheds within a river basin.

Answer 2

Explanation:

The catchment area of large rivers or river system is called a river basin while those of small rivers, a lake, a tank is often referred to as a watershed. Watersheds are small in area, generally less than 1000 ha. There are many smaller watersheds within a river basin.