Bodies of Water

Which of the following are reasons people chose NOT to settle near rivers?

• irrigation

• protection

• cleaning water

• transportation

The Mississippi River is the longest river in the world.

• True

• False

People today still use bodies of water as transportation

• true

• false

Which of the following are part of the 5 great lakes?

• Lake Superior

• Lake Balboa

• Lake Michigan

• Lake Erie

The five great lakes are all salt water lakes.

• true

• false

The five great lakes are all connected.

• true

• false

The five great lakes are located in different continents.

• true

• false

Why is Mark Twain associated with the Mississippi River?

• He grew up on the Mississippi

• He wrote about life around the Mississippi

• He named the Mississippi

What is the first stage of a river system?

• tributaries

• rainfall

• water shed

• drainage basin

What is the LAST stage of a river system?

• tributaries

• rainfall

• water shed

• drainage basin