Watershed
Definition
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The total area
draining into a
particular basin
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Begins at the
highest points of
land surrounding a
basin
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When assessing a lake, it is important to consider the entire watershed, A watershed is defined as the total area draining
into a particular basin.
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The border of a watershed is found by identifying the highest points of land surrounding the lowland basin.
