The High Ground That Separates One Valley from Another Is

question 83

Multiple Choice

The high ground that separates one valley from another is known as ________,and it directs surface water runoff known as ________ toward a stream.

• A)the maximum contour elevation alluvial discharge
• B)the maximum contour elevation sheet flow
• C)an interfluve alluvial discharge
• D)an interfluve sheet flow
• E)the continental divide overland flow

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