2008 civics test · Question 88 · Geography
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Any one of these answers is accepted
- Missouri (River)
- Mississippi (River)
What this means
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States:
- The Missouri River
- The Mississippi River
These two great rivers flow through the center of the country and join together near St. Louis. Together they drain much of the middle of the United States and were vital to travel, trade, and settlement.
Either answer is accepted: the Missouri or the Mississippi.
Why this is on the test
This 2008 geography question asks for one of the country's two longest rivers, both of which run through the middle of the United States.
How this question is asked
On the 2008 civics test, the officer asks up to 10 of the 100 questions out loud and you pass by answering 6 correctly. You answer in your own words. There is no multiple choice and nothing to write down for the civics portion.
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