drainage area

• Região geográfica ou área cujas águas da chuva ou do derretimento de neve escoam para um curso d'água, lago ou oceano comum. Também conhecida como bacia hidrográfica ou área de captação.

A geographic region or area where water from precipitation, such as rain or snowmelt, flows downhill into a common body of water, such as a river, lake, or ocean. It is also known as a watershed or catchment basin.

1. Watershed or catchment basinB2formal

   A geographical area where all surface water from rain, melting snow, or ice converges to a single point, such as a river, lake, or ocean.

   Bacia hidrográfica

   • The Amazon River has the largest drainage area in the world.
   • Urban development can significantly alter a natural drainage area.
   • Scientists study the drainage area to predict flood risks.