What is a river basin?

A large area drained by a river and its tributaries.

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  1. A boat used on rivers
  2. A dam built across a river
  3. A large area drained by a river and its tributaries ✔

Why: A river basin is the whole area that drains into a river system.

Huh, didn't know that: A river basin is the whole area that drains into a river system.

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A river basin holds all the water in its basin, no leaks.
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References

Answer: A large area drained by a river and its tributaries. A river basin is the whole area that drains into a river system.

  1. Scouting America: Soil and Water Conservation www.scouting.org/merit-badges/soil-and-water-conservation
    Explain what a river basin is.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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