river basin

• Término geográfico que designa el territorio terrestre drenado por un río y sus afluentes, formando a menudo una depresión o valle natural.

A geographical term referring to the area of land drained by a river and its tributaries, often forming a natural depression or valley.

1. Geographical areaB2formal

   The area of land drained by a river and its tributaries.

   cuenca hidrográfica

   • The Amazon river basin is the largest in the world.
   • Deforestation in the river basin can affect the water cycle.
   • Many species live in the river basin ecosystem.