One drainage basin is separated from a neighboring drainage basin by a ________.

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A divide is a geographic feature that separates one drainage basin from a neighboring drainage basin. It is often a ridge or high ground that directs water flow in different directions. Choices B and C are incorrect because they do not necessarily separate drainage basins. The zone of deposition (choice D) is a region where sediment is deposited by flowing water, but it does not necessarily separate drainage basins.

One Drainage Basin Is Separated from a Neighboring Drainage Basin