Mississippi River and Drainage Basin Quiz
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What primarily maintains the flow of the Mississippi River?

  • Groundwater seepage into the river
  • Industrial water discharge
  • Runoff from precipitation and snowmelt (correct)
  • Tidal influences on the river flow

    • What accounts for over three-quarters of the annual precipitation in the Mississippi drainage basin?

  • Evapotranspiration losses (correct)
  • Groundwater recharge
  • Surface runoff into the river
  • Industrial water usage

    • What impact do storms have on runoff levels and river discharge?

  • Stabilize runoff levels and river discharge
  • Increase runoff levels and river discharge (correct)
  • Decrease runoff levels and river discharge
  • Have no impact on runoff levels and river discharge

    • What is the initial impact of droughts on river discharge?

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