A Ridge or Strip of Ground Separating One Drainage Basin

question 43

Multiple Choice

A ridge or strip of ground separating one drainage basin from another is termed a ____.

• A) delta
• B) neck
• C) crest
• D) plateau
• E) divide

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Definitions:

Compensating Differentials

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Equilibrium Level

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