A gulf is an inlet of the ocean into the land. Gulfs are formed as a result of plate tectonics and are usually larger and more deeply indented than …
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Forty percent of the continental US drains into the Gulf of Mexico
Forty percent of the continental US — the entire landmass between the Appalachian and the Rocky Mountains, covering 31 states—drains into these waters. Thirty-three major rivers drain into the Gulf, the largest of which is the Mississippi. That means the Gulf has to handle the agricultural runoff from the Mississippi basin, which has led to an increase in nitrogen-rich chemical fertilizers and pesticides and phosphorus-based detergents into the aquatic ecosystem
A gulf is an inlet of the ocean into the land. Gulfs are formed as a result of plate tectonics and are usually larger and more deeply indented than …
A gulf is an inlet of the ocean into the land. Gulfs are formed as a result of plate tectonics and are usually larger and more deeply indented than …
The Gulf of Mexico, bounded by the United States and Mexico, is popular for its white-sand pristine beaches, calm and warm water, islands, and bays. …
The Mississippi River is the second longest river in North America measuring a total length of 2320 miles from its traditional source at Lake Itasca. …
A gulf is a deep sea arm that is encircled by the land. This article takes a look at the major gulfs of the world, which include the Gulf of Saint …
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