The right to a reasonable use of the surface waters upon which a property owner's land borders is called:
A) riparian rights
B) the right of correlative user
C) the right of appropriation
D) the right of emblements

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Riparian rights refer to the legal doctrine that gives a landowner the right to use and enjoy water from a river, stream, or other waterway that borders their property. This right is based on the idea that landowners have a natural right to use the water resources that are associated with their land. The right of correlative user refers to the right of each owner of a common source of water to use a reasonable amount of water in proportion to the owner's ownership interest in the source. The right of appropriation refers to the legal process by which water is taken from its natural source and put to a beneficial use, such as through irrigation or industrial production. The right of emblements refers to the right of a tenant to harvest crops that were planted before the end of their lease, even if the lease has expired.

The Right to a Reasonable Use of the Surface Waters