river basin

• Географический термин, обозначающий территорию суши, осушаемую рекой и её притоками, часто образующую естественную впадину или долину.

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.

   Географическая область

   • 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.