Multiple choice general knowledge

The boundaries of a watershed are areas of ____________________ elevation.

  1. low

  2. high

  3. both a and b

  4. none of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Watershed boundaries are defined by areas of high elevation such as ridges, hills, or mountains. These high points separate drainage basins - water falling on one side flows to one watershed, while water on the other side flows to a different watershed. The boundary line is called the drainage divide.