Question 15 of 20 In what ways are the Amazon and Mississippi rivers alike? Check all that apply. A. Both are used as major industrial highways. B. Both basins produce about 90 percent of the area's agriculture. C. Flooding is a problem for both rivers. D. Both are surrounded by forests.

## Step 1<br />The problem is asking us to identify the common characteristics of the Amazon and Mississippi rivers. We need to evaluate each option based on the known facts about these rivers.<br /><br />## Step 2<br />Option A suggests that both rivers are used as major industrial highways. While the Mississippi River is indeed used for industrial transportation, the Amazon River is not primarily used for industrial purposes. Therefore, option A is not correct.<br /><br />## Step 3<br />Option B states that both river basins produce about 90 percent of the area's agriculture. This is not accurate for either river. The Amazon basin is known for its biodiversity, not its agricultural production, and the Mississippi basin, while agriculturally productive, does not produce 90 percent of the area's agriculture. Therefore, option B is not correct.<br /><br />## Step 4<br />Option C suggests that flooding is a problem for both rivers. This is true. Both the Amazon and Mississippi rivers have experienced significant flooding issues. Therefore, option C is correct.<br /><br />## Step 5<br />Option D states that both rivers are surrounded by forests. This is not accurate. The Amazon River is surrounded by the Amazon Rainforest, but the Mississippi River is not surrounded by forests. Therefore, option D is not correct.