In what state is the Mississippi River's source?

About how many square miles is the Mississippi River watershed?

What mode of transportation first became popular on the Mississippi River during the 1800s?

Which European Explorer first reached the Mississippi River in May 1541?

Into which body of water does the Mississippi River drain?

In what US state does the Mississippi River end?

About what percent of US land is within the Mississippi River watershed?

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

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