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The Mississippi River basin covers what fraction of the U.S.?
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- 1/3
What is the average speed of water flow in the Mississippi River?
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- 3 mph
Which U.S. state is named after the Mississippi River?
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- Mississippi
Which river is often considered the eastern boundary of the Mississippi River System?
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- Ohio River
Which major tributary of the Mississippi is sometimes referred to as the “Father of Waters”?
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- Missouri River
Which two rivers join the Mississippi River near Cairo, Illinois?
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- Ohio and Tennessee
What is the primary purpose of the lock and dam system on the Mississippi River?
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- Navigation
The confluence of the Missouri River and Mississippi River is located near which city?
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- St. Louis
What important commodity is transported in large quantities along the Mississippi River?
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- Wheat
In which year was the Great Mississippi Flood, one of the worst floods in U.S. history?
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- 1927
What type of vessel was once a common sight on the Mississippi River in the 19th century?
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- Steamboats
Which literary figure famously wrote about life on the Mississippi River?
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- Mark Twain
How many dams are there on the Mississippi River?
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- 34
Which president is known for having a deep personal connection to the Mississippi River?
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- Ulysses S. Grant
Which Native American tribe lived in the Appalachian region before European settlers arrived?
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- Cherokee
Which endangered species is native to the Appalachian Mountains?
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- Eastern Cougar
The Appalachian Mountains are part of which ecoregion?
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- Eastern Temperate Forests
Which river system drains much of the Appalachian region?
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- Ohio River
What is a common tree species found in the Appalachian Mountains?
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- Oak
Which plant is commonly associated with the Appalachian region?
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- Rhododendron