drainage area
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The researchers decided to examine the water because it contains carbon signatures from the entire drainage area, which in turn convey information about origin and land use.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2023
He then slipped into a drainage area on the east side of Huckleberry Mountain.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2023
During August, there was 60% less rainfall in the river's drainage area than normal, according to official Chinese data.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2022
Better Homes and Garden offers the following growing tips: Plant the flowers early, choose healthy plants, and plant them in a good drainage area.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2021
In these formulas, the solution depends upon the proper selection of a factor "C" which varies in accordance with the nature of the drainage area.
From American Rural Highways by T. R. (Thomas Radford) Agg
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