READTHEORY Passage and Questions Name________________ Date________________ • Reading Comprehension Assessment Directions: Read the passage. Then answer the questions below. The Rio Grande Although not the longest river in America, the Rio Grande is one of...
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READTHEORY Passage and Questions Name________________ Date________________ • Reading Comprehension Assessment Directions: Read the passage. Then answer the questions below. The Rio Grande Although not the longest river in America, the Rio Grande is one of the most important. But, unlike other significant rivers, it is not used for shipping. In fact, oceangoing ships cannot navigate the waters. No, what makes the Rio Grande so important is its location. Since 1846, it has been the official border of Texas and Mexico. Rio Grande Geography The Rio Grande is either the fourth or fifth longest river system in North America. It all depends on how it is measured. Because the river twists so much, it occasionally changes course. And these course shifts can cause it to be longer or shorter. At its last official measure, the Rio Grande clocked in at 1,896 miles. The river starts in Colorado and extends downward to the Gulf of Mexico. Downward is the best way of describing it too. Not only does t
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