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QWhich river, known for its meandering course through the Midwest, is often referred to as the "Big Muddy"?

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  • A Missouri River ✔ ✖
  • B Mississippi River ✔ ✖
  • C Ohio River ✔ ✖
  • D Arkansas River ✔ ✖
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The Missouri River, characterized by its turbid waters, earned the nickname "Big Muddy" due to the sediment it carries, especially during periods of high flow.

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