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Clarity Mississippi

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Lake Itasca represents the source of the Mississippi.
Answer: 
Lake Itasca is the source of the Mississippi.

Bob required a time of two hours to fix his paddle.
Answer: 
Bob needed two hours to fix his paddle.

The eroded bank at Natchez illustrates the destructive power of the Mississippi.
Answer: 
The eroded bank at Natchez shows the destructive power of the Mississippi.

Evelyn employed her paddle to steer the canoe.
Answer: 
Evelyn used her paddle to steer the canoe.

For a duration of ten minutes Bob employed his hat to bail water.
Answer: 
For ten minutes Bob used his hat to bail water.

Mark Twain said the Mississippi represents the "crookedest river in the world."
Answer: 
Mark Twain said the Mississippi is the "crookedest river in the world."

A sign in Vicksburg presents where the river once rose over 55 feet.
Answer: 
A sign in Vicksburg shows where the river once rose over 55 feet.

Bob knew in advance that he would acquire a better understanding of the river.
Answer: 
Bob knew that he would gain a better understanding of the river.

They noticed that the towboats were provided with high towknees that rose from their square bows.
Answer: 
They noticed that the towboats had high towknees that rose from their square bows.

Their journey terminated soon after passing Pilot Town.
Answer: 
Their journey ended soon after passing Pilot Town.

 

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