It actually detracts from AMERICA by taking the sediments away.
Ohio River.
Ohio River
The Ohio River is located in The United States of America, North America, on the planet Earth. The Ohio River forms the southern boundaries of the states of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. The Ohio River is shown as a distinct dark line on a map in the Wikipedia article on this major waterway. Use the link below to get there.
Ohio River
The Ohio River
The Missouri River is 2,341 miles long and the longest in America.
from Canada to south America.
The Ohio River
Several rivers originate in the Appalachian Mountains and flow into the Ohio River, including the Kanawha River in West Virginia and the Scioto River in Ohio. These rivers contribute to the Ohio River's watershed, draining various regions of the Appalachians. The geography of the Appalachian Mountains plays a significant role in shaping the flow patterns of these tributaries.
The stake in the showdown in North America between the British and the French in North America was the possession of the Ohio River Valley, and the profitable resources and trade opportunities there. Ultimately, it would decide which country would hold hegemony over North America.
Ohio is the closest state to the Ohio River that's why it is called the Ohio River.
Within the United States, there exists a state, a major river, and various smaller municipalticies called "Ohio".