A watershed is _________________
A)the water held in the atmosphere prior to returning to Earth in the form of rainfall
B)the area of land that drains into a river or lake
C)a term used to describe water stored underground
D)a river that drains into the sea
E)an inland basin that connects to another inland basin

Question

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A watershed is the land area that channels rainfall and snowmelt to creeks, streams and rivers, and eventually to outflow points such as reservoirs, bays and the ocean. It is also known as a drainage basin or catchment area.

A Watershed Is _________________