Water from melting snow or rainfall or the spring drains downwards through an area of land and finally gets mixed into a large water body like river or ocean. This area of land is called:
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Drainage Basin.
A drainage basin is an area of land where all the water from rain, melting snow, or springs drains downhill into a common water body such as a river, lake, or ocean. It includes all the land surfaces that channel rainfall and snowmelt into streams and rivers, eventually leading to a larger water body. Drainage basins are also known as watersheds or catchment areas.
Other Options:
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Estuary: The tidal mouth of a river where it meets the sea, mixing fresh and salt water.
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Delta: A landform created at the mouth of a river from sediment deposits.
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Bay: A broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward.