I separate waters that flow to different seas, yet I am simply a ridge. What am I?
Category: Geography · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think of where water flows to different oceans.
Answer
A continental divide
Explanation
A continental divide is a natural boundary that separates river systems flowing into different oceans.
This is a medium geography riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A continental divide.
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