Find out more about watershed development and how it benefits an area. in two lines.
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A geographical area that drains to a common point is called a watershed or a catchment. A watershed is a perfect place for conservation of soil and water.
Benefits of watershed development to an area:
(i) A watershed provides a huge supply of water which has accumulated at a point. Also, fertile soil is deposited around this point.
(ii) Watershed development is important for the overall growth and development of a village.
(iii) It benefits the area by making the land fertile. It makes the growth of trees possible.
(iv) It also helps in checking soil erosion and water logging.
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A geographical area that drains to a common point is called a watershed or a catchment. A watershed is a perfect place for conservation of soil and water.
Benefits of watershed development to an area:
(i) A watershed provides a huge supply of water which has accumulated at a point. Also, fertile soil is deposited around this point.
(ii) Watershed development is important for the overall growth and development of a village.
(iii) It benefits the area by making the land fertile. It makes the growth of trees possible.
(iv) It also helps in checking soil erosion and water logging.
Regards