+A **basin** is a natural depression on the [Earth](/wiki/Earth)'s surface. Often bowl-shaped and surrounded by higher terrain, it can collect [Water](/wiki/Water), sediment, or air, shaping local environments. These formations are fundamental to hydrology and geology.
+## See also
+- [Valley](/wiki/Valley)
+- [Lake](/wiki/Lake)
+- [River](/wiki/River)
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