Q:
What Are Southeast Bodies of Water?
A:
Quick Answer
Major bodies of water in the southeast region of the United States include Lake Okeechobee in Florida, the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River, which runs along Mississippi's western border and into Louisiana. All three bodies of water contribute to the economy and ecology of the Southeast.
Continue ReadingFull Answer
Lake Okeechobee is the second largest lake in the United States that lies completely within the borders of the country. It is also extremely shallow with an average depth of 9 feet. The Mississippi River is the third longest river in North America at 2,350 miles. The Gulf of Mexico which borders Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, Florida and Alabama is the ninth largest body of water on Earth.
Learn more about Bodies of WaterRelated Questions
-
Q:
Where Is the Mississippi River?
A: The Mississippi River runs down the mideastern United States, spanning from northern Minnesota, down to the Gulf of Mexico. It passes through several state... Full Answer >Filed Under: -
Q:
Where Does the Mississippi River Start and End?
A: The Mississippi River starts at Lake Itasca in north central Minnesota and travels 2,350 miles to its endpoint at the Gulf of Mexico. When combined with th... Full Answer >Filed Under: -
Q:
Where Does the Mississippi River End?
A: The Mississippi River flows into the Gulf of Mexico from its source at Lake Itasca, Minnesota. As the third longest river in the North American continent, ... Full Answer >Filed Under: -
Q:
What Are Some Lake Okeechobee Facts?
A: Lake Okeechobee, which is located in Florida, is the largest lake in the southeastern United States. The lake has a total surface area of 730 square miles,... Full Answer >Filed Under:
