Mississippi River MCQs [USA]

1. Which river is the longest in the United States? A) Mississippi River B) Missouri River C) Colorado River D) Columbia River Answer: B) Missouri River 2. Which river flows through the Grand Canyon? A) Colorado River B) Mississippi River C) Rio Grande D) Columbia River Answer: A) Colorado River 3. Which river is known as the “Mighty Mississippi”? A) Ohio River B) Mississippi River C) Missouri River D) Arkansas River Answer: B) Mississippi River 4. Which major river flows through New York City? A) Ohio River B) Potomac River C) Hudson River D) Delaware River Answer: C) Hudson River 5. Which river forms part of the border between the USA and Mexico? A) Rio Grande B) Mississippi River C) Colorado River D) Arkansas River Answer: A) Rio Grande 6. Which river is the primary source of water for much of the southwestern United States? A) Missouri River B) Rio Grande C) Colorado River D) Columbia River Answer: C) Colorado River 7. Which river is the longest in the state of Texas? A) Rio Grande B) Colorado River C) Brazos River D) Red River Answer: A) Rio Grande 8. Which river flows through the city of St. Louis? A) Mississippi River B) Ohio River C) Missouri River D) Arkansas River Answer: A) Mississippi River 9. Which river is known for the famous “River Walk” in San Antonio, Texas? A) Rio Grande B) San Antonio River C) Colorado River D) Brazos River Answer: B) San Antonio River 10. Which river is the principal river in the state of New Mexico? A) Rio Grande B) Colorado River C) Arkansas River D) Pecos River Answer: A) Rio Grande 11. Which river is famous for its waterfalls in the state of New York? A) Hudson River B) St. Lawrence River C) Niagara River D) Allegheny River Answer: C) Niagara River 12. Which river is the primary river of the central United States and flows into the Gulf of Mexico? A) Colorado River B) Missouri River C) Mississippi River D) Arkansas River Answer: C) Mississippi River 13. Which river forms part of the boundary between the states of Ohio and West Virginia? A) Potomac River B) Ohio River C) Kanawha River D) Allegheny River Answer: B) Ohio River 14. Which river is the longest in the state of Florida? A) St. Johns River B) Suwannee River C) Apalachicola River D) St. Mary’s River Answer: A) St. Johns River 15. Which river is known for forming the natural boundary between the states of Kentucky and Tennessee? A) Ohio River B) Tennessee River C) Cumberland River D) Mississippi River Answer: A) Ohio River 16. Which river is a major tributary of the Mississippi River and flows through the state of Iowa? A) Missouri River B) Ohio River C) Illinois River D) Arkansas River Answer: C) Illinois River 17. Which river is the main river system of the Pacific Northwest? A) Columbia River B) Snake River C) Colorado River D) Missouri River Answer: A) Columbia River 18. Which river is the primary water source for the city of Las Vegas, Nevada? A) Colorado River B) Rio Grande C) Snake River D) Columbia River Answer: A) Colorado River 19. Which river is known for its large basin and flowing through the central and southern parts of the United States? A) Colorado River B) Mississippi River C) Columbia River D) Rio Grande Answer: B) Mississippi River 20. Which river runs through the state capital of Ohio? A) Ohio River B) Cuyahoga River C) Scioto River D) Muskingum River Answer: C) Scioto River 21. Which river is a major tributary of the Mississippi River and flows through the state of Arkansas? A) Red River B) Missouri River C) Ohio River D) Arkansas River Answer: D) Arkansas River 22. Which river forms part of the boundary between the states of Tennessee and North Carolina? A) Tennessee River B) Catawba River C) French Broad River D) Pigeon River Answer: D) Pigeon River 23. Which river is known for the Great Salt Lake in Utah? A) Colorado River B) Snake River C) Rio Grande D) Bear River Answer: D) Bear River 24. Which river flows through the city of Minneapolis and is known for its waterfalls? A) Mississippi River B) Minnesota River C) St. Croix River D) Missouri River Answer: A) Mississippi River 25. Which river is known for the famous “Hoover Dam” built on it? A) Colorado River B) Rio Grande C) Snake River D) Columbia River Answer: A) Colorado River 26. Which river runs through the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania? A) Ohio River B) Allegheny River C) Monongahela River D) Susquehanna River Answer: C) Monongahela River 27. Which river is known for the “Great Falls” in the state of Montana? A) Missouri River B) Yellowstone River C) Clark Fork River D) Flathead River Answer: A) Missouri River 28. Which river is a major tributary of the Columbia River and flows through Idaho? A) Snake River B) Clearwater River C) Salmon River D) Bear River Answer: A) Snake River 29. Which river is known for the “Seven Falls” in South Dakota? A) Missouri River B) Cheyenne River C) White River D) Bad River Answer: A) Missouri River 30. Which river is known for its role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition? A) Missouri River B) Columbia River C) Mississippi River D) Snake River Answer: A) Missouri River 31. Which river is known for the “Niagara Falls” between the United States and Canada? A) Hudson River B) Niagara River C) St. Lawrence River D) Columbia River Answer: B) Niagara River 32. Which river is the primary source of water for the state of Kentucky? A) Ohio River B) Tennessee River C) Cumberland River D) Kentucky River Answer: A) Ohio River 33. Which river is the primary river system for the state of Virginia? A) Potomac River B) James River C) Rappahannock River D) Shenandoah River Answer: B) James River 34. Which river is known for its large delta in Louisiana? A) Mississippi River B) Red River C) Ohio River D) Arkansas River Answer: A) Mississippi River 35. Which river is a major tributary of the Columbia River and flows through Washington State? A) Snake River B) Willamette River C) Yakima River D) Clark Fork River Answer: B) Willamette River 36. Which river is known for its role in the development of the Midwest region of the United States? A) Missouri River B) Mississippi River C) Ohio River D) Illinois River Answer: B) Mississippi River 37. Which river forms part of the border between New York and New Jersey? A) Hudson River B) Delaware River C) Passaic River D) Raritan River Answer: B) Delaware River 38. Which river is known for its deep canyons and dramatic scenery in the state of Oregon? A) Columbia River B) Rogue River C) Willamette River D) Deschutes River Answer: A) Columbia River 39. Which river is a major tributary of the Mississippi River and flows through the state of Missouri? A) Ohio River B) Missouri River C) Arkansas River D) Illinois River Answer: B) Missouri River 40. Which river is known for its significant role in the history of the American West and the Oregon Trail? A) Columbia River B) Snake River C) Colorado River D) Missouri River Answer: B) Snake River 41. Which river is famous for its extensive network of locks and canals in the northeastern United States? A) Hudson River B) Erie Canal C) Mississippi River D) Ohio River Answer: B) Erie Canal 42. Which river is known for its historical significance in the American Civil War? A) Mississippi River B) Potomac River C) Tennessee River D) Shenandoah River Answer: A) Mississippi River 43. Which river is the primary water source for the city of Denver, Colorado? A) Colorado River B) South Platte River C) Arkansas River D) Rio Grande Answer: B) South Platte River 44. Which river is known for its scenic beauty and recreational opportunities in the state of Arkansas? A) Arkansas River B) Ouachita River C) White River D) Red River Answer: A) Arkansas River 45. Which river is the primary river for the city of Portland, Oregon? A) Columbia River B) Willamette River C) Snake River D) Deschutes River Answer: B) Willamette River 46. Which river is known for its historical significance to Native American tribes in the Midwest? A) Mississippi River B) Ohio River C) Missouri River D) Illinois River Answer: A) Mississippi River 47. Which river is the primary water source for the city of Phoenix, Arizona? A) Salt River B) Colorado River C) Gila River D) Agua Fria River Answer: A) Salt River 48. Which river is known for its scenic gorge in the state of New York? A) Hudson River B) Genesee River C) Niagara River D) Mohawk River Answer: B) Genesee River 49. Which river flows through the capital city of the United States? A) Potomac River B) Anacostia River C) James River D) Delaware River Answer: A) Potomac River 50. Which river is known for its role in American exploration and trade during the 18th century? A) Missouri River B) Ohio River C) Mississippi River D) Colorado River Answer: C) Mississippi River