Water - The Elixir of Life - Prose
Class 9 / English
Water - The Elixir of Life - Prose
Question 8 of 9Book: TN-ENG-09Chapter 5
What is a 'catchment area' in hydrological terms?
A
A fishing zone
B
An area of land where precipitation collects and drains off into a common outlet
C
A dry desert basin
D
A water treatment plant
Correct AnswerB.
An area of land where precipitation collects and drains off into a common outlet
Explanation
A catchment area collects rainfall and channels it into streams, rivers, and tanks.