The term ‘Catchment Area’ refers to
- AThe area that collects and from which rainfall flows into a riverCorrect
- BThe region where groundwater accumulates
- CThe storage capacity of a dam
- DThe flood-prone zone of a river
Solution
Concept
Definition of catchment area
Step-by-step solution
1. Catchment area (drainage basin or watershed) is the area from which surface runoff flows to a given point on a river.
Explanation
The catchment area is the land area that collects rainfall and drains it into a river, lake or reservoir at the outlet point.
Shortcut
Catchment = drainage area of the outlet point.
Common mistake
Confusing with the reservoir capacity.
Correct answer: A) The area that collects and from which rainfall flows into a river