river basin vs valley

river basin

noun
  • An extent of land where water from rain or snow melt drains downhill into a river or series of rivers. 

valley

noun
  • An area which drains itself into a river. 

  • An elongated depression cast between hills or mountains, often garnished with a river flowing through it. 

  • Any structure resembling one, e.g. the interior angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes. 

verb
  • To form the shape of a valley. 

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