The Rio Grande Although not the longest river in America, the Rio Grande is one of the most
important. But, unlike other significant rivers, it is not used for shipping. In fact, oceangoing
ships cannot navigate the waters. No, what makes the Rio Grande so important is its location.
Since 1846, it has been the official border of Texas and Mexico.
Rio Grande Geography
The Rio Grande is either the fourth or fifth longest river system in North America. It all depends
on how it is measured. Because the river twists so much, it occasionally changes course. And
these course shifts can cause it to be longer or shorter. At its last official measure, the Rio
Grande clocked in at 1,896 miles. The river starts in Colorado and extends downward to the Gulf
of Mexico. Downward is the best way of describing it too. Not only does the river extend south,
but it also starts in the mountains and gets lower and lower in elevation as it extends to the Gulf.
Its name is Spanish for the “Big River,” but the Rio Grande is actually known as Rio Bravo in
Mexico. “Bravo” translates as “furious,” so the name makes sense. Because of its twists and
turns, it certainly does seem to be angrier than most rivers!
The Rio Grande Today
The Rio Grande today is mostly used as a source of drinking water. Sadly, much of the water has
been drained from the river. Parts of the river are almost dry! This is because people use more
water from the river than the river can get back from rain and other sources. Experts are working
to correct this, though, with hopes of restoring the river to its past strength. Today, the river is
important as a source of water for Texans and Mexicans. More important, it is a symbol of
cooperation between two nations. Though borders like the Rio Grande separate nations, they are
also shared spaces. The Rio Grande is therefore a symbol of friendship and peace between two
peoples.According to the passage, the Rio Grande has endpoints in (1)
A. Texas and the Gulf of Mexico
B. New Mexico and Colorado
C. Texas and Mexico
D. Colorado and the Gulf of Mexico
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D is correct
Colorado and the Gulf of Mexico
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According to the passage, the Rio Grande has it's endpoints in Colorado and the Gulf of Mexico.
- The endpoints of the Rio Grande are mentioned in the paragraph named "Rio Grande Geography".
- The author describes the location of the river as a river that starts from Colorado and then extends towards the Gulf of Mexico.
- According to the passage, the flow of the river starts from the mountains and then gets low elevation when it moves towards the Gulf.
From the above mentioned points it is clear that the endpoints of the Rio Grande are Colorado and the Gulf of Mexico.
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