A River Runs Through It – Page 3 http://bit.ly/earthgeoinquiry10 Task 1 – Where does your water come from? Click Modify Map, then click the Contents Button. Type in Inman Middle School in the Address Box What is the largest body of water near our school? (write down) Trace and record each river/stream from here all the way to the ocean. (record the steps) You will have to zoom in and out probably several times

A River Runs Through It – Page 3 http://bit.ly/earthgeoinquiry10 Task 2 – What makes up an entire watershed? Click the Modify button, then Edit button, and then click Areas to draw around each of the major rivers below Start Drawing around the Mississippi River, including all rivers draining into it as part of the Mississippi River. Describe what you drew. Do the same for Columbia River, Colorado River, and Rio Grande River Once again you may need to zoom in and out to find larger and Smaller tributaries. Describe each and compare and contrast all 4. Clicking on US Topo Map might also help.

A River Runs Through It – Page 3 http://bit.ly/earthgeoinquiry10 Task 3 – Extension A: Look up 3 other locations around the world and trace the nearest bodies of water to the sea/ocean. Record your answers. B: Find watersheds for the Amazon, Nile, and Ganges. Compare and Contrast with Mississippi.