What best describes the headwaters of a drainage basin?

A. collection of small channels in the upper part of a basin that merge into larger streams.
B. collection of streams that empty into a body of water.
C. those parts of a drainage basin that lie above base level.
D. those parts of a drainage basin where groundwater discharge into streams.
E. those parts of a drainage basin where water infiltrates into the groundwater system.


Answer: A

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