Multiple choice

The area of land that is drained by a river is known as a

  1. Surface Water

  2. None of these

  3. Watershed

  4. River System

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C Correct answer
Explanation

A watershed is the specific geographic area where all rainfall and runoff drains into a common body of water, such as a river or lake. Surface water refers to water on the ground, while a river system includes the river and its tributaries.