In which of the following is the explorer mismatched with the area he explored?

A. Coronado—New Mexico and Arizona
B. Ponce de León—Mississippi River Valley
C. Cortés—Mexico
D. Pizarro—Peru
E. Columbus—Caribbean islands


Answer: B

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