Mississippi River

What does the Mississippi River help transport today?

• Cars

• Agricultural and industrial products

• Airplanes

• Fish

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How much money does the Mississippi River generate annually in tourism and recreation?

Where does the Mississippi River start?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Lake Itasca

• Missouri River

• Ohio River

The Mississippi river flows into the________ in the southern part of the U.S.

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The Mississippi River supplies drinking water to over ​ (a)   mill​ion people.​ ​

• 50
• 35
• 100
• 1

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Steamboats greatly increased trade and reduced travel time along the Mississippi River.​ ​ (a)   ​

• True
• False

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By the year 1833, more than ____________ steamboats navigated the waters of the Mississippi.

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Why is the Mississippi River called the "heart of the country?"

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Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Northern States

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(b) Southern States

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(c) Western States

• deer skins

• wheat

• Lumber

• minerals

• coal

• bison skins

• barley

• cotton

• bear skins

What sectors are most impacted by the Mississippi River's economic contributions?

• Agriculture, tourism and transportation

• Manufacturing and technology

• Education and healthcare

• construction and energy