river basin (Meaning)
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river basin (n)
the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
Synonyms & Antonyms of river basin
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river basin Sentence Examples
- The Mississippi River basin drains a vast area of the central United States.
- The Yangtze River basin is home to over 400 million people.
- The Amazon River basin is the largest in the world, covering an area of over 6 million square kilometers.
- The Nile River basin is essential to the economy and culture of Egypt.
- The Rhine River basin is one of the most densely populated regions in Europe.
- The Ganges River basin is a major source of agriculture and transportation for India.
- The Mekong River basin is home to a diverse range of plant and animal species.
- The Zambezi River basin is a major tourist destination, due to its stunning waterfalls and wildlife.
- The Columbia River basin provides hydropower for much of the Pacific Northwest.
- The Colorado River basin is facing a water shortage due to climate change and population growth.
FAQs About the word river basin
the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The Mississippi River basin drains a vast area of the central United States.
The Yangtze River basin is home to over 400 million people.
The Amazon River basin is the largest in the world, covering an area of over 6 million square kilometers.
The Nile River basin is essential to the economy and culture of Egypt.
