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what portion of the land area is drained by the mississippi river system?

about 2/3 of the continental USA

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What kind of basin is an area drained by a river system?

I NEEED HOMEWORK HELP!!!!! It’s a drainage basin. It can also be called a catchment basin, water basin, river basin, watershed or drainage system.

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What are the 8 key physical features India including the major river system be able to identify these places o?

Can you help me please? I like the Deccan traps. They are cool (now).

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Do flying Asian carp make water skiing particularly exciting in the Ohio River System?

I have seen on tv how the people in boats will wear helmets. They will talk of how they or people they know have suffered bad head injuries from these. I bet they could knock the daylights out of a … Continue reading

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Into what body of water does the mississippi river system empty?

Gulf of Mexico. 9:00 pm 9-29-11

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How did the river system contribute to the growth of the US and Canada?

I am studying for a 7th grade Social Studies test and this is one of the questions on it or a question related to it on the test. But how did it contribute to the growth of the US and … Continue reading

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How would the amt of sediment carried by the Mississippi River system compare w/ the amount 11,000 yrs ago?

I know the Ice age ended approximately 11,000 years ago…but I’m not sure if there’d be more sediment today, or back then. Thanks. More 11,000 years ago Back then the Mississippi River was fed by melting glaciers which add a … Continue reading

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what are the human influences on a river system and the consequences of them on the river system?

What are the Human influences on a natural river system and the consequences of these influences on the river systems We use and divert the water which lowers the depth, causing the water to heat up and change the life … Continue reading

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How come it’s a sin to steal a loaf of bread but it’s not a sin to saturate a river system with toxic waste?

Fantastic……Jesus does nothing because he’s dead my dear. Pastors George and Sharon……..So is that the around about Christian way of saying it’s not a sin. Who says it is not a sin? The Bible tells us that God is going … Continue reading

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What three rivers make up the 2nd largest river system in South america?

What is their economic significance to this region Parana, Paraguay and Salado. http://www.mapsofworld.com/physical-map/south-america.htm What is their economic significance to this region? Agricultural production

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