Case Study: Mississippi River, USA (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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How long is the Mississippi River from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico?
How long is the Mississippi River from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico?
3,734 kilometres
How much does the Mississippi River contribute annually to the US economy?
How much does the Mississippi River contribute annually to the US economy?
Over $400 billion
Which government agency is responsible for managing the Mississippi River?
Which government agency is responsible for managing the Mississippi River?
US Army Corps of Engineers
What percentage of all US grain exports does the Mississippi River system transport?
What percentage of all US grain exports does the Mississippi River system transport?
60%
How many locks and dams have been constructed on the upper Mississippi?
How many locks and dams have been constructed on the upper Mississippi?
29 locks and dams
How deep is the shipping channel created in the upper Mississippi?
How deep is the shipping channel created in the upper Mississippi?
2.7 metres
How many linear metres of wing dykes have been constructed on the Mississippi?
How many linear metres of wing dykes have been constructed on the Mississippi?
Over 230,000 linear metres
How many kilometres of riverbank have concrete mats installed for protection?
How many kilometres of riverbank have concrete mats installed for protection?
Approximately 1,500 kilometres
What depth does the lower Mississippi reach, allowing large cargo ships to travel inland?
What depth does the lower Mississippi reach, allowing large cargo ships to travel inland?
Approximately 15 metres
How much distance was removed from the river through cut-offs?
How much distance was removed from the river through cut-offs?
Over 243 kilometres
How many dams have been built on the upper Mississippi and its tributaries for flood control?
How many dams have been built on the upper Mississippi and its tributaries for flood control?
230 dams
How many kilometres of artificial levees have been constructed along the Mississippi?
How many kilometres of artificial levees have been constructed along the Mississippi?
Approximately 2,500 kilometres
How much damage did the 1993 floods cause on the Mississippi?
How much damage did the 1993 floods cause on the Mississippi?
$15 billion worth of damage
How much has been invested in flood defences in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina?
How much has been invested in flood defences in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina?
Over $20 billion