Why is the volume of water in the Mississippi River about 10 times greater than the volume of water in the Nile River?
A. The Mississippi River drainage basin is ten times bigger than the Nile basin.
B. The Mississippi River drainage basin receives more rain.
C. The Mississippi River is a longer stream.
D. There is less vegetation to absorb rainfall in the Mississippi River drainage basin.
A. The Mississippi River drainage basin is ten times bigger than the Nile basin.
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