Question

question 12 (multiple choice worth 5 points) (01.01 mc) which of the following best describes the course of the mississippi river? crossing most of the northern plains, this river flows across the rocky mountains and into the gulf of california. arising in the northern plains, this river flows through states between the appalachian and rocky mountains and into the gulf of mexico. crossing areas in more than seven states, this river carves its way across the western plains into northwestern mexico and the gulf beyond. arising in central florida, this river is one of two navigated and heavily traveled rivers that flow north.

Explanation:

The Mississippi River originates in the northern plains (Minnesota), flows through states between the Appalachian and Rocky Mountains, and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. It does not cross the Rockies, flow into the Gulf of California, carve through the western plains into northwestern Mexico, nor arise in central Florida.

Answer:

B. Arising in the northern plains, this river flows through states between the Appalachian and Rocky Mountains and into the Gulf of Mexico.