Question

A drainage basin is

Answer 1

C.
The definition of a drainage basin is as follows: the land area that contributes water into a stream

Answer 2

Answer:

c. the land that contributes water to a stream.

Explanation:

The land receives water during rainfall. The rainwater is collected and drained into water bodies like river, lake or stream. The land area which collects water is also called a drainage basin or catchment area. It conserves water, promotes the continued flow of the river. It helps in the accumulation of groundwater, enables healthy soil and also provides habitat for wildlife and plants.