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IsDenver higher then the Continental Divide?
No, Denver is not higher than the Continental Divide. The Continental Divide, which runs through the Rocky Mountains, has elevations that exceed 14,000 feet in some areas, while Denver's elevation is about 5,280 feet. Thus, the Continental Divide is significantly higher than Denver.
What is the technical word for the Continental Divide?
It is a hydrological divide or drainage divide. Some also call it a ridgeline, watershed or water parting.
Does a continent have more than one Continental Divide?
Yes, some continents have more than one Continental Divide. For example, North America has the Continental Divide running along the Rocky Mountains and separate divides running through the Sierra Madre Occidental in Mexico and the Laurentian Divide in Canada.
What is the divider?
The Continental Divide in the Americas is the line that divides the flow of water between the Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean. Rain or snow that drains on the east side of the Continental Divide flows toward the Atlantic Ocean while precipitation on the west side drains and flows toward the Pacific Ocean. (However, some rivers empty into the desert and don't end up in the oceans.) The continental divide runs from northwestern Canada along the crest of the Rocky Mountains to New Mexico. Then, it follows the crest of Mexico's Sierra Madre Occidental. In South America, the Continental Divide lies along the Andes. Every continent except for Antarctica has a continental divide.
What is the continetal divide?
Each continent has it's own continental divide that runs roughly through the center of a continent. In North America, the continental divide starts in Alaska, runs through the Rocky Mountains, and Mexico all the way to South America. In South America, the continental divide connects with the divide of North America and then continues south through the Andes Mountains until Tierra Del Fuego. Continental divides typically go through the tallest mountains on a continent and the European divide runs through the Alps while the Asian divide runs through the Himalayas.
In North America rivers east of the Continental Divide flow towards what ocean?
In North America, rivers east of the Continental Divide flow into the ATLANTIC ocean.This was a Daily Geography question, wasn't it? ^^
What are some important rivers in China?
The Yellow River and the Yangtze River are the two largest and most important rivers in China.
What are some important places in Egypt?
the nile river
How is the climate in a Continental Divide?
A continental divide is a line on a land mass such that rain falling on one side drains to one coast, and rain on the other side drains to a different coast. This situation normally occurs at some relatively high altitude of land, so the climate might be expected to be relatively cool in the vicinity.
Does Portugal have rivers?
Continental Portugal has several rivers. Some of its major rivers are the Douro, Guadiana, Mondego, Tagus, Inya and the Limia river.
What river is most important to the Republic of Ireland?
The river Shannon is the main river in Ireland. There are also some other rivers of significance, due to the more important towns and cities that are built on them, like the river Liffey on which Dublin is built or the Lee on which Cork is built. The Shannon would still be the most important river.
Is the Continental Divide along tectonic plate boundary?
The Continental Divide is not primarily a tectonic plate boundary; rather, it is a hydrological divide that separates the watersheds that drain into the Pacific Ocean from those that drain into the Atlantic Ocean and the Arctic Ocean. However, it does often coincide with mountainous regions that are shaped by tectonic activity, such as the Rocky Mountains in North America. While there may be some overlap in geological features, the divide itself is defined by drainage patterns rather than tectonic processes.
