The Mississippi River’s watershed includes parts of which country besides the U.S.?
Correct answer(s):
- Canada
Topic
The Rivers and Waterways of the United States
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What type of sediment is most commonly transported by the Mississippi River?
Correct answer(s):
- Silt
The Mississippi River’s flow has been altered over time by what natural process?
Correct answer(s):
- River meandering
Which part of the river experiences the most sediment deposits?
Correct answer(s):
- Near the delta
Which two explorers traveled the Mississippi River in 1673?
Correct answer(s):
- Marquette and Jolliet
What is the primary function of the levees along the Mississippi River?
Correct answer(s):
- Prevent flooding
How many main sections is the Mississippi River divided into?
Correct answer(s):
- 2
Which Native American name means “Father of Waters”?
Correct answer(s):
- Mississippi
Which famous U.S. national park receives water from the Mississippi River basin?
Correct answer(s):
- Everglades
What endangered bird species migrates along the Mississippi River?
Correct answer(s):
- Whooping crane
How many states are part of the Mississippi River basin?
Correct answer(s):
- 15
The Mississippi River played a major role in which war?
Correct answer(s):
- Civil War
Which engineering feat was completed on the Mississippi River in the 1930s?
Correct answer(s):
- Lock and dam system
The Mississippi River is a major migratory route for which type of animal?
Correct answer(s):
- Birds
The Mississippi River is vital for what recreational activity?
Correct answer(s):
- Fishing
Which animal species is NOT native to the Mississippi River?
Correct answer(s):
- Polar bear
What percentage of North America’s waterfowl rely on the Mississippi River basin?
Correct answer(s):
- 60%
What year was the Mississippi River last closed due to high water levels?
Correct answer(s):
- 2019
Which Native American tribe lived along the Mississippi River and used it for transportation and trade?
Correct answer(s):
- Choctaw
Which national wildlife refuge is located along the Mississippi River?
Correct answer(s):
- Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge