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In the United States? The biggest river is also the biggest commercial waterway, the Mississippi River. Riverboats, tugs and barges are constantly in motion on the Mississippi. Mark Twain wrote a book called "Life on the Mississippi" in 1880 or so; it is definitely worth reading. It's free online at Gutenberg dot org. The Illinois River is probably in 2nd place.
Aside from the Mississippi, the Great Lakes carry a lot of commercial traffic, including ore carriers, and even ocean-going ships traveling from Chicago through the St. Lawrence Seaway and on to the Atlantic Ocean.
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What are the major rivers in the north central plains in Texas?
The major rivers in the north central plains region of Texas are Red River, Sabine River, Trinity River, Brazos River and Colorado River.
Rivers in the central plains?
The Red River is important to the North Central Plains because it supplies water to animals.
How are Great Plains different from the Central plains?
The central plains are mostly flat with numerous streams and rivers, however the great plains are much flatter and the climate is much drier.
What are the natural resources central plains?
Oil, salt, rivers, wood
What are the resources of the north central plains?
Oil, salt, rivers, wood
What are the natural resources of north central plains?
Oil, salt, rivers, wood
How do rivers and lakes contribute to the economy of the central plains?
transportation petroleum, or salt
What major river run through the great plains?
One of the major rivers that runs through the Great Plains is the Canadian River.
What is the major city in central plains of Wisconsin?
Wausau
What major citys are in the central plains of the US?
Boston
What major rivers flow through the interior plains?
Arkansas river
What are the major cities of the central plains of Texas?
Major cities in the north central plains of Texas are Wichita Falls, Dallas, Fort Worth, Abilene, and San Angelo.
