Quizzes · Geography
US States Shaped by Rivers: Multiple Choice
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- 01The Rio Grande river carves out the long, distinctive southern border of this large state, separating it from Mexico.
- 02The Columbia River creates most of this Pacific Northwest state's northern border, separating it from Washington.
- 03This state's entire northern border follows the winding path of the Ohio River, with the Mississippi River defining its western tip.
- 04Named after the river that forms its entire western border, this state sits directly east of Louisiana and Arkansas.
- 05This 'Show-Me State' has the Mississippi River as its eastern border and the Missouri River forming its northwestern border before cutting across the state.
- 06The Savannah River forms the majority of the eastern border of this state, separating it from South Carolina.
- 07This state is uniquely framed by the Missouri River on its western border and the Mississippi River on its eastern border.
- 08The winding Snake River carves out a deep canyon and forms a large portion of the western border for this mountainous state.
- 09The Mississippi River forms the upper half of this state's eastern border and creates its famous southern delta.
- 10The Colorado River defines a significant portion of this state's western border, carving the Grand Canyon within its boundaries.
- 11This state's western border is entirely formed by the Mississippi River, while its southeastern border is defined by the Ohio River.
- 12This New England state's entire western border is defined by the Connecticut River, separating it from Vermont.