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The vocab word you're looking for is "watershed." A watershed is an area of land where all of the water that falls within it drains into a common outlet, such as a river, lake, or ocean. It often refers to high places, such as mountains or ridges, from which rivers originate and flow down into lower areas.
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Do all rivers originate from mountains or do they flow from the ocean inland?
All rivers start in the high country and end in the Ocean.
Is a high point or ridge that determines the direction that rivers flow?
It doesn't have to be a high ridge, but in any event, it is the 'Continental Divide'.
What kinds of rivers are called perennial rivers in Nepal?
In Nepal, perennial rivers are those that flow continuously throughout the year, primarily fed by melting snow and glaciers, as well as rainfall. These rivers originate from the high Himalayan ranges and maintain a consistent flow due to their sustained water sources. Notable examples include the Koshi, Gandaki, and Karnali rivers. Their reliable flow supports agriculture, hydropower, and ecosystems in the regions they traverse.
What three major rivers start in the high in the Himalayan mountaina what bodies of water do they flow into?
Indus, Gangas, Brahmaputra.
What rivers receive water from Lake Okeechobee when levels are high?
When Lake Okeechobee's water levels are high, excess water is released into several rivers, primarily the St. Lucie River to the east and the Caloosahatchee River to the west. These rivers facilitate the flow of water from the lake to the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, respectively. Additionally, water can also flow into the Everglades, contributing to the region's ecosystem.
Why was the dead sea so salty in the bible?
For the same reason it is salty now. Rivers flow into it but not out and there is a high rate of evaporation.
What the area of a high ground that divides the flow of rivers towards oppsiteend of a continent?
The area you are referring to is called a watershed or a divide. It is a boundary separating the flow of rivers towards different sides of a continent. The size of the watershed can vary depending on the topography and geography of the region.
Why are rivers more productive than swamps?
The water flow in rivers is too high.Rivers are less productive than swamps because swamps just like marshes have the highest primary production of all the world's ecosystems.
What is unusual about the rivers and streams that flow into the great basin?
The rivers and streams that flow into the Great Basin are unusual because they are endorheic, meaning they do not flow into an ocean or sea. Instead, they drain into lakes or evaporate, leading to a closed hydrological system. This results in high evaporation rates and high salinity levels in the lakes, as minerals accumulate without being flushed away. The Great Basin's unique geography and climate contribute to this distinctive water behavior.
What rugged mountains streching from Alaska to Mexico high elev at elevations contains the Continental Divide which determines the direcional flow of rivers?
The Rocky's, idiot
Why is the cycle of high and low water flows important to a river?
rivers depend on water flow and if they get low waterflow the river wont have enough water
What is a steep fall or flow of water from a high place on the earth's surface to a lower one?
A waterfall is a steep fall or flow of water.
