basin perimeter

basin perimeter

[′bās·ən pə′rim·əd·ər]
(mapping)
The length of a map line that encloses the catchment area of a drainage basin.
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10), as well as a perimeter indication for the basin give indication about active of attribute in the upper stream in carving the soil, and lengthen the basin perimeter due to excessive zigzags.
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