SSC
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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The Continental Divide follows the same path as what physical feature in the United States?
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Andes Mountains
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Appalachian Mountains
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Pacific Coastal Range
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Rocky Mountains
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A continental divide is a high ledge often a mountainous range but in a couple of cases just a highland that roughly cuts across a continent thereby creating in effect an ocean or sea basin in contrast to the relatively smaller river basin.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Continental Divide separate the the watersheds that drain into the Pacific Ocean and the river systems that drain in the the Atlantic Ocean. With elevations soaring to up to 14, 000 ft., the Continental Divide offers beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains.
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