Watersheds Synonyms

The entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. basins
An event marking a unique or important historical change of course or one on which important developments depend
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. landmarks

Watersheds Sentence Examples

  • The rivers flow across the plain in broad, level valleys, only a few hundred or even only a few dozen feet lower than the watersheds; they separate into many branches, enclosing islands, forming creeks, and drowning wide tracts of land during inundations.

  • Eleven of the state 's 13 major watersheds are showing snow accumulations above normal.

  • The major tropical wilderness areas represent important storehouses of biodiversity and major watersheds, and play a vital role in climate stability.

  • Eleven of the state's 13 major watersheds are showing snow accumulations above normal.

  • They are absorbed into the ground and make their way to the rivers, watersheds and ocean causing such problems as prolific algae bloom and "red tide."

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