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Waterways

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U.S. Economy

Which description of Rivers and bays influenced where Delaware’s early settlements and industries is accurate?

Rivers and bays influenced where Maryland’s early settlements and industries developed
Rivers and bays influenced where Delaware’s early settlements and industries developed
Rivers and bays influenced where Virginia’s early settlements and industries developed
Rivers and bays influenced where New Jersey’s early settlements and industries developed

Correct answer(s):

Rivers and bays influenced where Delaware's early settlements and industries developed

Geography of the United States

Which fact best describes Delaware Bay?

Delaware Bay connects the Delaware River system with the Atlantic Ocean
Delaware Bay connects the Delaware River system with the Lake Erie
Delaware Bay connects the Delaware River system with the Pacific Ocean
Delaware Bay connects the Delaware River system with the Gulf of Mexico

Correct answer(s):

Delaware Bay connects the Delaware River system with the Atlantic Ocean

U.S. Economy

How have Delaware’s rivers and bays affected the state?

They mainly prevented communities from developing near water
They affected only recreation and not economic activity
They have had little connection to settlement or trade
They have influenced settlement, trade and local economies

Correct answer(s):

They have influenced settlement, trade and local economies

Geography of the United States

Which description of Brandywine Creek is accurate?

Snake River flows through northern Delaware
Rio Grande flows through northern Delaware
Brandywine Creek flows through northern Delaware
Colorado River flows through northern Delaware

Correct answer(s):

Brandywine Creek flows through northern Delaware

Geography of the United States

Which fact best describes the Christina River?

The Susquehanna River helped shape the growth of Wilmington
The Missouri River helped shape the growth of Wilmington
The Christina River helped shape the growth of Wilmington
The Tennessee River helped shape the growth of Wilmington

Correct answer(s):

The Christina River helped shape the growth of Wilmington

Geography of the United States

Which option accurately explains the Nanticoke River?

The Columbia River is an important waterway in southwestern Delaware
The Nanticoke River is an important waterway in southwestern Delaware
The Arkansas River is an important waterway in southwestern Delaware
The Hudson River is an important waterway in southwestern Delaware

Correct answer(s):

The Nanticoke River is an important waterway in southwestern Delaware

Geography of the United States

Which bay lies along the eastern side of Delaware?

San Francisco Bay
Mobile Bay
Chesapeake Bay
Delaware Bay

Correct answer(s):

Delaware Bay

Geography of the United States

Which river forms part of Delaware’s northeastern boundary?

Hudson River
Ohio River
Delaware River
Potomac River

Correct answer(s):

Delaware River