What are the benefits of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System? Select all that apply.

Question

(2 points)
Responses

It provides an irrigation system.
It provides an irrigation system.

It controls flooding.
It controls flooding.

It’s used for hydroelectric power.
It’s used for hydroelectric power.

It provides channels for shipping.
It provides channels for shipping.

It provides protection from earthquakes.

Answer 1

The benefits of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System include:

• It provides an irrigation system.
• It controls flooding.
• It’s used for hydroelectric power.
• It provides channels for shipping.

The option "It provides protection from earthquakes" is not a benefit associated with this navigation system.

Answer 2

only choose 3

Answer 3

From the provided options, the three benefits of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System are:

1. It controls flooding.
2. It provides channels for shipping.
3. It provides an irrigation system.

(Note: "It’s used for hydroelectric power" is also a benefit, but since only three can be selected, the above three were chosen based on their broader impact.)

Answer 4

Which region of Arkansas is most influenced by Scotch-Irish culture and heritage?
(1 point)
Responses

Ozark Mountains
Ozark Mountains

Mississippi Alluvial Plain
Mississippi Alluvial Plain

Coastal Plain
Coastal Plain

Crowley’s Ridge
Crowley’s Ridge

Answer 5

The region of Arkansas most influenced by Scotch-Irish culture and heritage is the Ozark Mountains.

Answer 6

What influenced the settlement of European descendants in the Ozark Mountains rather than the Mississippi Alluvial Plain region? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

The geography was like that of their homeland.
The geography was like that of their homeland.

They wanted to benefit from the agricultural possibilities.
They wanted to benefit from the agricultural possibilities.

The price of land was cheaper.
The price of land was cheaper.

They wanted to be near the river.

Answer 7

The influences on the settlement of European descendants in the Ozark Mountains rather than the Mississippi Alluvial Plain region include:

1. The geography was like that of their homeland.
2. The price of land was cheaper.

While the other options regarding agricultural possibilities and proximity to rivers may hold some relevance, the geography of the Ozarks and the affordability of land were significant factors that attracted settlers.

Answer 8

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What are the benefits of using a rain garden? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

It protects endangered animals.
It protects endangered animals.

It prevents runoff.
It prevents runoff.

It helps stop pollution.
It helps stop pollution.

It controls nutrients in soil.

Answer 9

The benefits of using a rain garden include:

1. It prevents runoff.
2. It helps stop pollution.
3. It controls nutrients in soil.

While rain gardens can contribute to habitat restoration and benefit local wildlife, the option "It protects endangered animals" is not a direct benefit specifically attributed to rain gardens.

Answer 10

only 2

Answer 11

If you can only select two benefits of using a rain garden, the best options are:

1. It prevents runoff.
2. It helps stop pollution.

These two directly highlight the primary functions of a rain garden in managing stormwater and improving water quality.