On a flow accumulation raster layer, locations having an accumulation value of 0 correspond to
A) stream channels
B) ridge lines
C) pour points
D) none of the above

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Locations with an accumulation value of 0 correspond to ridge lines as no flow is accumulating in these areas. Stream channels would have a high accumulation value, and pour points would have a value greater than 0 as they receive flow from upstream areas.

On a Flow Accumulation Raster Layer, Locations Having an Accumulation