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Physical Features of the United States

Question 10 • FL-2106010-M/J Civics B

In which region do rivers flow into a basin but evaporate before they make it to a larger body of water?

Answer
A
the Coastal Plains
B
the Great Plains
C
the Great Basin
D
the Everglades

Explanation

The Great Basin is an endorheic region, meaning its rivers and streams drain into inland basins rather than flowing to the ocean. Water may collect in lakes or basins and evaporate before reaching a larger body of water. Therefore, the best answer is the Great Basin.

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