A catchment area is the

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Geography - 1992 (Objective) Subject: Geography

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A catchment area is the
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A catchment area is the area of land where all the rainwater or snowmelt that falls within that area flows to a common point, usually a river, lake or ocean. This water is collected by the land and runs off into waterways, where it can be used for drinking, irrigation, or other purposes. Essentially, it's the area of land through which a river flows and collects water from.
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