Into which body of water does the Mississippi River empty?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Gulf of Mexico
- Step 1: From its traditional source of Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota, it flows generally south for 2,340 mi (3,766 km) to the Mississippi River Delta in the Gulf of Mexico. Answer: The Gulf of Mexico. Why not the others: None of these fit: The Gulf of California; The Pacific Ocean; The Atlantic Ocean.
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