Major U.S. Waterways

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What river was explored by Lewis & Clark? Options: Colorado, Columbia, Rio Grande, Gulf of Mexico

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Columbia

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These two rivers were transportation arteries and transported farm and industrial products. Options: Columbia & Colorado, Rio Grande & Missouri, Gulf of Mexico & Atlantic, Mississippi & Missouri

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Mississippi & Missouri

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Many inland port cities in the Midwest grew along these waters: Great Lakes, Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic, Pacific.

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Great Lakes

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This large body of water provided the French and Spanish with exploration routes to Mexico and other parts of America.

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Gulf of Mexico

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This served as the highway for explorers, early settlers, and later immigrants.

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Atlantic

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This is often called the gateway to the west.

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Ohio

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These two rivers flow directly into the Gulf of Mexico: Mississippi & Missouri, Colorado & Missouri, Rio Grande & Mississippi, Ohio & Colorado.

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Rio Grande & Mississippi

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This was an early exploration route for explorers. Options: Pacific, Mississippi, Columbia, Colorado

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Pacific

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This river forms the border between the U.S. and Mexico.

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Rio Grande

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These two rivers flow into the Mississippi River: Missouri & Ohio, Colorado & Columbia, St. Lawrence & Gulf of Mexico.

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Missouri & Ohio