What is another name for a watershed?(1 point)
Responses
drainage basin
drainage basin
groundwater
groundwater
tributary
tributary
boundary
boundary
Another name for a watershed is a drainage basin.
The correct answer is "drainage basin." Here's how you can arrive at that answer:
A watershed refers to an area of land where all the water, such as rainfall or snowmelt, drains into a common point, such as a river, lake, or ocean. To find an alternative name for watershed, you can look for terms that describe the same concept.
One option is "groundwater," but this term specifically refers to water stored underground in saturated rock or soil. While it is related to the water cycle, groundwater is not the same as a watershed.
Another option is "tributary," which refers to a smaller stream or river that flows into a larger river or lake. While tributaries are part of a larger watershed system, they do not encompass the entire drainage area.
The term "boundary" is not a synonym for watershed. Boundaries usually refer to the borders or limits of a specific area, which can include watersheds, but is not used interchangeably.
Therefore, the correct alternative name for a watershed is "drainage basin." A drainage basin is an area of land where all the water is collected and funneled into a particular river, lake, or other water body.