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A watershed is ________.

  • A) An inland basin that connects to another inland basin
  • B) A river that drains into the sea
  • C) The area of land from which rainfall drains into rivers or lakes
  • D) A term used to describe water stored underground
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almost 7 years ago
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An area of land that streams rain water into a large river or ocean is called watershed. Probably Missisipi river watershed is biggest of all. A watershed can contain many sub-watersheds.Sometimes a watershed may include river as well. More on watershed in lecture slides.