What is another word for watersheds?
Pronunciation:
[ wˈɔːtəʃˌɛdz], [ wˈɔːtəʃˌɛdz], [ w_ˈɔː_t_ə_ʃ_ˌɛ_d_z]
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Synonyms for Watersheds:
How to use "Watersheds" in context?
A watershed is a location that is critical to the proper functioning of an ecosystem. All the water that reaches the Earth's surface flows through watersheds. The watersheds provide the foundation for healthy ecosystems, provide drinking water for humans and wildlife, and regulate flooding and storm flows.
Paraphrases for Watersheds:
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Equivalence
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Proper noun, plural
basins.
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Proper noun, plural
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Forward Entailment
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Noun, plural
sheds.
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Noun, plural
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Independent
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Noun, plural
channels, species, waters, Areas, Creeks, Rivers, Cells, Hips, docks, pits, systems, bins, breakthroughs, stretches, dugouts, markers, benchmarks, dams, containers, reservoirs, tanks, landmarks, milestones, basins, lakes, sides, flanks, streams, watercourses, hallmarks, troughs, pillars, SLOPES, wetlands, waterways, cornerstones, catchments, raceways, impoundments, waterbodies, drainages, embayments, airsheds.
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Verb, 3rd person singular present
basins.
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Noun, plural
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