The document summarizes some of the major rivers in the United States, including the Mississippi River, Missouri River, Colorado River, and Yukon River. It notes key facts about each river such as their length, location, tributaries, historical significance, and economic and environmental impacts. The document emphasizes that the diverse geography of the US, including its extensive river systems, have played a vital role in the development and beauty of the country.
2. The Mississippi River is the largest river in North American continent, largest drainage
system in North American continent and world’s third largest drainage system. It is also
ranked as world’s fourth longest and tenth largest river in terms of its volume.
Mississippi is unique in the sense that it passes through two Canadian provinces, 31 U.S
states through its main stream and tributaries and merges in Gulf of Mexico touching all
the countries in North American Continent. Mississippi also has a rich heritage of history
that involves Native Americans, European settlements, Colonization and Civil War. It has
been an inspiration to numerous literature works and Musical inclinations. Thus, proving
to be a life line for United States of America.
MISSOURI RIVER: