Q. Consider the following statements regarding major inland waterways in North America:
1.The Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway allows large ocean-going vessels to reach as far inland as Montreal.
2.The Mississippi Waterways connect the interior parts of the USA to the Atlantic Ocean through New York Harbour.
3.The Soo Canal and Welland Canal help connect the Great Lakes, allowing navigation between Superior, Huron, Erie, and Ontario.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- The Great Lakes–St. The Lawrence Seaway allows large ocean-going vessels to navigate inland up to Montreal, but due to rapids, goods often have to be trans-shipped to smaller vessels.
- The Mississippi-Ohio Waterway connects the U.S. interior to the Gulf of Mexico (not the Atlantic Ocean via New York).
The Soo Canal and Welland Canal help connect the Great Lakes — Superior, Huron, Erie, and Ontario — making them navigable as an inland waterway system.
Source- 12th NCERT: Geography – India People and Economy
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