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The Rocky Mountains are called a continental divide because they act as a natural boundary that separates the water flow for the continent. Water that falls on the western side of the Rockies flows towards the Pacific Ocean, while water on the eastern side flows towards the Atlantic Ocean. This geographic feature plays a significant role in determining the direction of river systems on the continent.

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