The difference between Catchment area and Catchment basin

When used as nouns, catchment area means an area from which water drains into a particular lake, river, etc, whereas catchment basin means a topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet.


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  1. Catchment area as a noun (hydrology):

    An area from which water drains into a particular lake, river, etc.; the catchment area of a large river includes its tributaries.

  2. Catchment area as a noun:

    The area served by a local institution, such as a hospital or school.

  1. Catchment basin as a noun (hydrology):

    A topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet.