Where do rivers drain?
Where do rivers drain? A drainage basin is an area of land where all flowing surface water converges to a single point, such as a river mouth, or flows into another body of water, such as a lake or ocean.
Why is ocean water blue?
The ocean is blue because water absorbs colors in the red part of the light spectrum. Like a filter, this leaves behind colors in the blue part of the light spectrum for us to see. The ocean may also take on green, red, or other hues as light bounces off of floating sediments and particles in the water.
Has the Mississippi river ever dried up?
The worst-ever dry period occurred in the late 1500s. However, the dry years of 2021 and 2022 exceeded the 1500's drought length. This means the last 22 years are the driest in 1,200 years.
What is the fastest flowing river in the United States?
1. The Mississippi River. The average discharge rate of the Mississippi River is 593,000 cubic feet per second.