The high ground that separates one valley from another is known as _________, and it directs surface water runoff known as _________ toward a stream.

A) the maximum contour elevation; alluvial discharge
B) the maximum contour elevation; sheet flow
C) an interfluve; alluvial discharge
D) an interfluve; sheet flow
E) the continental divide; overland flow


Answer: D) an interfluve; sheet flow

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