Lewis and Clark traveled from St. Louis, which is beside the Mississippi River. Which of the following correctly describes the land they saw as they traveled to the Pacific Northwest? (5 points)
Group of answer choices
Flat but high around the Mississippi River, quickly rising to the Rocky Mountains, then tapering off slowly to the ocean
Flat and low around the Mississippi River, gradually rising to the Rocky Mountains, then tapering off quickly to the ocean
Flat but high around the Mississippi River, with a sharp and sudden rise to the Rocky Mountains, dropping off suddenly to the ocean
Flat and low around the Mississippi River, with a sharp and sudden rise to the Rocky Mountains, tapering off slowly to the ocean
I learned about this in French class! July 14 is Bastille Day in France (essentially like an independence day) because on that day, the French people stormed the Bastille prison. Hope this helps!