upper basin

collocation in English

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upper
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈʌp.ər/us
/ˈʌp.ɚ/
at a higher position or level than something else, or being the top part ...
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basin
noun[C]
uk
/ˈbeɪ.sən/us
/ˈbeɪ.sən/
mainly UK
an open, round container shaped like a bowl with sloping sides, used for holding food ...
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(Definition ofupperandbasinfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Evidence of this is the notable number of geoglyphs, petroglyphs and pictographs that are found along its course and in itsupperbasin.
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Cholula is located in the river'supperbasin.
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In theupperbasinthe river flows through a narrow, incised valley, marked by gorges and forests on the edges and a distinct low population.
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There are several important valleys in the otherwise mountainousupperbasin.
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Several other minor streams in theupperbasinhave heavy grades.
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The deepest deposits of 100to 250 are in theupperbasin(eastern).
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Much of theupperbasinhas poor soils and agriculture here is largely of wheat and gram.
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The lip of theupperbasinis 25 ft above the water in the lower basin.
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On reaching the summit a rope from the small winding drum would be attached to the cradle to control its descent into theupperbasin.
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The river'supperbasinis covered by dense tropical forests.
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Theupperbasin, which is bordered on its western and northwestern shores by arable and pasture land, is only impounded during times of high water.
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Eolus lies to the west of theupperbasin, while the other peaks lie on the east side.
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The river in theupperbasinis 92 mi long and in the lower basin it is 218 mi long.
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These land bridges prevent estuarine processes, such as increased salinities and tidal scour, from pushing further into the middle and upper basins.
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