the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
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river basin::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | basin, catchment area, catchment basin, drainage area, drainage basin, watershed |
| Type of | geographic area, geographic region, geographical area, geographical region |
| Has types | detention basin, retention basin |
Examples of river basin
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The river basin is the site where the ancient kingdom of Goguryeo rose to power.
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Each of these also can be determined by county, area, river basin or ecoregion.
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The 7,200-square-mile Yadkin is North Carolina's second-largest river basin.
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The area north-west is characterized by the alluvial plain of the river basin Mkata.
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Build these damns and watch a relatively small river basin get flooded.
From the guardian.co.uk
Later, the protective role of the river basin gave way to economic needs.
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The number of bird species of the river basin reduced sharply over the past 100-150 years.
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The system will provide flood forecasts along the river basin up to seven days in advance.
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The upper watershed of the Dudh Kosi river basin system lies in the park.
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