The document outlines the major bodies of water in the United States and how they have shaped trade, transportation, and settlement. It identifies rivers such as the Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Colorado, and Rio Grande. It also mentions lakes, oceans, and gulfs including the Great Lakes, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, and Gulf of Mexico. Many of these bodies of water served as highways for exploration and transportation and influenced the growth of port cities along their shores.

1. Bodies of Water Lisa Pennington Social Studies Instructional Specialist Portsmouth Public Schools

3. Major Bodies of Water: Rivers Columbia River Colorado River Rio Grande River Ohio River Mississippi River Missouri River

4. Major Bodies of Water: Lakes, Oceans, Gulf Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Gulf of Mexico Great Lakes