Bodies of Water

Question 0

This river was explored by the Spanish starting on the western side of the Rocky Mountains and flowing through the Grand Canyon into the Pacific Ocean

Answer 0

Colorado River

Question 1

This is the western most river explored by Lewis and Clark. It starts in Canada and empties into the Pacific Ocean

Answer 1

Columbia River

Question 2

This river forms a natural border with Mexico and flows from the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains into the Gulf of Mexico

Answer 2

Rio Grande

Question 3

The French started trading posts around this midwest area, later, inland port cities grew like Detroit and Chicago

Answer 3

Great Lakes

Question 4

This river connects the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean. It forms a natural border with Canada

Answer 4

St Lawrence

Question 5

This river transported goods from farms and industrial products to places in the United States and to the rest of the world.

Answer 5

Mississippi River

Question 6

This river transported goods to the western parts of the country and is actually the longest river in the US which may surprise you

Answer 6

Missouri River

Question 7

This river was known as a Gateway to the West for early settlers

Answer 7

Ohio River

Question 8

This body of water was known as a Highway for early explorers

Answer 8

Atlantic Ocean

Question 9

This body of water was an early exploration destination for explorers

Answer 9

Pacific Ocean