Which river flows into Lake Ontario?
Correct answer(s):
- Saint Lawrence River
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The Rivers and Waterways of the United States
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Which is the deepest of the Great Lakes?
Correct answer(s):
- Lake Superior
Which state is bordered by all five of the Great Lakes?
Correct answer(s):
- Michigan
Which Great Lake is known for being the most polluted?
Correct answer(s):
- Lake Erie
What is the primary outlet for the Great Lakes?
Correct answer(s):
- Saint Lawrence River
Lake Superior is located primarily between which two countries?
Correct answer(s):
- United States and Canada
Which state does NOT border Lake Superior?
Correct answer(s):
- Ohio
Which invasive plant species threatens the ecosystems of the Mississippi River?
Correct answer(s):
- Kudzu
What is the average depth of Lake Superior?
Correct answer(s):
- 500 feet
What term is used to describe the boundary where fresh and saltwater mix in the lower Mississippi River?
Correct answer(s):
- Estuary
Which city is located on the western shore of Lake Superior?
Correct answer(s):
- Duluth, Minnesota
Which of the following is a significant environmental challenge facing the Mississippi River?
Correct answer(s):
- Nutrient runoff and hypoxia
Which of the following is the largest island in Lake Superior?
Correct answer(s):
- Isle Royale
Which U.S. National Scenic Byway follows the Mississippi River for 3,000 miles?
Correct answer(s):
- Great River Road
Which of the following is NOT one of the Great Lakes?
Correct answer(s):
- Lake Tahoe
The lower Mississippi River floodplain is an important habitat for which endangered species?
Correct answer(s):
- Louisiana black bear
Which explorer mapped parts of the Mississippi River for France?
Correct answer(s):
- Jacques Marquette
How many gallons of water per second does the Mississippi River discharge into the Gulf of Mexico on average?
Correct answer(s):
- 593,000
Which U.S. state has the least land area within the Mississippi River basin?
Correct answer(s):
- Wyoming
What natural feature forms at the mouth of the Mississippi River due to sediment deposits?
Correct answer(s):
- Delta