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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_longest_rivers_ofList of longest rivers of the United States (by main stem)

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   May 1, 2024 · The longest rivers of the United States include 38 that have main stems of at least 500 miles (800 km) long. The main stem is "the primary downstream segment of a river, as contrasted to its tributaries". [1]

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   May 2, 2024 · 30 Longest Rivers in the U.S., Ranked. By Lissa Poirot, updated on May 2, 2024. Brian Evans / Getty Images. Rivers crisscross our nation, creating beautiful landscapes abundant with wildlife, providing fresh drinking water to communities and irrigation for crops, and serving as water highways to move cargo across and between states.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Mississippi_RiverMississippi River - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · List of crossings of the Lower Mississippi River; List of crossings of the Upper Mississippi River; List of locks and dams of the Upper Mississippi River; List of tributaries of the Mississippi River; List of longest rivers of the United States (by main stem) Mississippi embayment; Mississippi River floods; Mississippi River System; The ...

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   • Mouth: Gulf of Mexico

   • Length: 2,340 mi (3,766 km)
   • Source: Lake Itasca (traditional)

5. www.britannica.com › place › Missouri-RiverMissouri River | Facts, Map, & History | Britannica

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   May 8, 2024 · Missouri River, longest tributary of the Mississippi River and second longest river in North America. It is formed by the confluence of the Jefferson , Madison , and Gallatin rivers in the Rocky Mountains area of southwestern Montana (Gallatin county), U.S., about 4,000 feet (1,200 metres) above sea level .

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   How many rivers are there in the United States?

   • They are also sources of recreation, where visitors can kayak, raft, fish and take a dip to cool off during warm weather hikes. But which of the more than 250,000 rivers found in the U.S. are the longest? Here, we highlight the 30 that stretch the most miles across the country.

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   How many rivers flow into Canada and the United States?

   • Two—the Yukon and Columbia rivers—begin in Canada and flow into the United States. Three—the Milk and Saint Lawrence rivers and the Red River of the North —begin in the United States and flow into Canada. Of these, only the Milk River crosses the international border twice, leaving and then re-entering the United States.

   List of longest rivers of the United States (by main stem)

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   How many rivers are in Colorado?

   • Colorado is home to more than 107,000 miles of rivers, most of which arise in the state but some of which only pass through. They fill the major lakes and reservoirs around the state.

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   How many states does the Mississippi River run through?

   • The Mississippi River runs through or along 10 states, from Minnesota to Louisiana, and is used to define portions of these states borders, with Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Mississippi along the east side of the river, and Iowa, Missouri, and Arkansas along its west side.

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7. www.neefusa.org › story › waterWhat is an Estuary? | The National Environmental Education ...

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   Apr 23, 2024 · Some famous US estuaries include the New York Harbor, San Francisco Bay, and Puget Sound. The largest estuary in the United States is the Chesapeake Bay, which is 200 miles long and holds more than 18 trillion gallons of water. A freshwater estuary is created where river water meets lake water.

8. www.britannica.com › place › Great-LakesGreat Lakes | Names, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   6 days ago · Great Lakes, chain of deep freshwater lakes in east-central North America comprising Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. They are one of the great natural features of the continent and of the Earth.

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10. www.msn.com › en-us › travel20 Longest Rivers in The USA - MSN

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    May 6, 2024 · Missouri River Making its way through seven states, this is not just one of the longest rivers in the USA, it’s the longest river. Extending over 2,300 miles, it’s […] The post 20 Longest ...