Which river system drains the largest area of the contiguous United States and flows into the Gulf of Mexico?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Mississippi River system
Answer: The Mississippi River system. Why not the others: None of these fit: The Rio Grande system; The Columbia River system; The Colorado River system.
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