Question

In what state is the Mississippi River's source?

Answer 1

1. In what state is the Mississippi River's source? - Minnesota

2. About how many square miles is the Mississippi River watershed? - 1.2 mil square miles

3. Which European Explorer first reached the Mississippi River in May 1541? - Hernando de Soto

4. Into which body of water does the Mississippi River drain? - Lake Itasca

5. In which US state does the Mississippi River end? - Mississippi

6. About what percent of US land is within the Mississippi River watershed? - 40%

7. The Mississippi River is one of the country's most important commercial waterways. - True