Question

How does a continental divide affect the way water flows over land

Answer 1

Answer:

generally, precipitation that falls on one side of the divide will flow to one basin and precipitation that falls on the other side will flow to another basin, in some cases, water runs toward an endorheic basin, such as a saline lake or salt flat.

Explanation:

a continental divide is a ridge or natural boundary of elevated terrain that separates the drainage basins of a continent. Each drainage basin contributes its water to river systems, which in turn flow into distinct larger bodies of water, such as oceans.