Catchment areas refer to the geographical regions from which a particular resource or service is drawn or collected. These areas can be referred to with a variety of synonyms, such as drainage basins, water basins, watersheds, or river basins. In terms of education, catchment areas may also be known as school zones or school boundaries. Additionally, catchment areas can also be used in environmental contexts and may be named as groundwater recharge areas or aquifer recharge zones. Regardless of the context, catchment areas play an important role in understanding how resources are distributed and utilized within a specific region.