What are the drained areas formed by rivers called?

Key Points

• A besin is the correct term for the drained areas formed by rivers.
• Rivers often drain a specific area of land, which is referred to as a river basin or simply basin.
• The term "basin" is commonly used in geography to describe the land area that is drained by a river and its tributaries.
• This area is typically bounded by higher land such as hills or mountains.
• River basins are important for water management, agriculture, and ecosystems.

Additional Information

• A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land, not specifically related to river drainage.
• A lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by a barrier, not directly formed by river drainage.
• Wells are man-made structures for accessing groundwater and are not related to river drainage areas.