Question

A map of Arkansas shows six of its major rivers numbered 1 through 6.
River number 1 runs southeast from the Oklahoma-Arkansas border to the Mississippi River. River number 2 begins near the Oklahoma-Arkansas border and runs east to a large lake before turning south toward Louisiana. River number 3 runs east through the north-central part of the state, where it meets river number 4. River number 4 runs southeast from the northern part of the state to a large river along the eastern border of Arkansas. River number 5 runs out of the northeast from Missouri due south to meet river number 4. River number 6 runs along the entire eastern border of the state.

Question
Use the map to answer the question.
Identify the Ouachita River on the map shown.
(1 point)
Responses

1
1

2
2

3
3

4
4

Answer 1

Based on the descriptions provided for the rivers, the Ouachita River is typically described as running through the southern part of Arkansas. Since River number 4 is described as running southeast from the northern part of the state to meet a large river along the eastern border, it is not the Ouachita River. River number 5 runs south and meets River number 4, and River number 6 runs along the entire eastern border, suggesting those aren’t the Ouachita River either.

Therefore, given the options, it is likely that River number 2, which begins near the Oklahoma-Arkansas border and runs east before turning south, could be the Ouachita River.

So, the correct response is **2**.