Floods Cut East's Gas Supply

The Mississippi tributary system experienced significant flooding, affecting areas like Fort Smith and Van Buren, AR. A major consequence was the break of the Big Inch pipeline, leading to a ban on pleasure driving in 12 Eastern states. The U.S. Army played a crucial role in managing the situation, using pontoons and trucks to restore normalcy across the flooded Midwest.

Which areas are mentioned as typical examples of the Mississippi tributary system flooding?

• Little Rock and Pine Bluff

• Fort Smith and Van Buren

• Memphis and Nashville

• St. Louis and Kansas City

What was a major consequence of the Arkansas River flood?

• A new tax on oil

• A ban on pleasure driving in 12 Eastern states

• Mandatory evacuation of Arkansas

• Closure of all schools in the region

What was the Big Inch pipeline primarily used for?

• Transporting electricity

• Transporting water

• Transporting oil

• Transporting natural gas

How did the U.S. Army assist in the flood recovery?

• By providing food supplies

• By building pontoon-supported roadways

• By evacuating residents

• By constructing new homes

What was the purpose of the Army trucks during the flood recovery?

• To transport people to safety

• To build temporary shelters

• To pull pipelines across the flooded areas

• To deliver medical supplies