Mississippi River Facts Quiz

What is the length of the Mississippi River?

• 2,340 miles (3,766 kilometers)

• 1,000 miles

• 4,000 miles

• 500 miles

Which states does the Mississippi River flow through?

• California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming

• Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota

• Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana

• Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia

What is the source of the Mississippi River?

• Lake Itasca

• Mississippi Lake

• Gulf of Mexico

• Lake Superior

What is the largest tributary of the Mississippi River?

• Missouri River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Hudson River

What is the significance of the Mississippi River in the history of the United States?

• It had no significance in the history of the United States

• It was only used for recreational purposes

• It was a barrier that hindered the development of the United States

• It played a significant role in the exploration, trade, and transportation of goods in the history of the United States.

What is the average width of the Mississippi River?

• 1 mile (1.6 kilometers)

• 3 miles (4.8 kilometers)

• 500 feet (152 meters)

• 10 miles (16 kilometers)

What is the name of the largest city located on the Mississippi River?

• New Orleans

• Memphis

• St. Louis

• Chicago

What is the importance of the Mississippi River for transportation?

• It provides a waterway for shipping goods and materials across the central United States.

• It is a popular tourist destination

• It is a source of drinking water for nearby cities

• It is used for air transportation

What is the wildlife found in and around the Mississippi River?

• Kangaroos and koalas

• Alligator, beaver, bald eagle, white-tailed deer, and various species of fish and birds

• Polar bears and penguins

• Lions and zebras

What are some of the environmental challenges faced by the Mississippi River?

• Pollution, habitat destruction, and impact of human activities

• Climate change and erosion

• Overfishing and invasive species

• Industrial development and deforestation