Catchment for Dummies

Hey there! So, "catchment" is kind of a big word, but I'm going to break it down for you in a simple way. Imagine you have a big bowl, and when it rains, the water collects in the bowl. That's kind of like what a catchment is. It's an area of land where the rainwater collects and then flows into a river or a lake.

Think of it like a big sponge that soaks up all the rain and then releases it slowly. The catchment area includes all the land and natural features that collect and store the rainwater, like hills, trees, and soil. It's like nature's way of gathering and managing water.

Now, catchment can also have another meaning. It can refer to a specific area or region that is served by a particular school, hospital, or other institution. So, for example, if we say that a school serves the catchment area of a certain neighborhood, it means that it's the designated area where the students who live there are expected to attend that school.

So, in a nutshell, catchment is all about gathering and managing water in the natural environment, as well as defining a specific area for services or institutions. I hope that makes sense! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.