Question

1. directions select the correct answer. identify the mississippi river below.

Explanation:

The Mississippi River is a major river in the United States, flowing from the north (near Minnesota) down to the Gulf of Mexico. On the provided map, the river that starts in the northern part (near the Great Lakes region) and flows southward, with the blue circle likely indicating its upper course, is the Mississippi River. The main river that fits this north - south flow across the central US, as depicted, is the Mississippi.

Answer:

The river that starts in the northern US (near the Great Lakes - Minnesota area) and flows southward, as shown on the map (with the blue - circled upper part), is the Mississippi River.