How has the mississippi river been most impacted by the industrialization of the united states? . a. the modernization of us cities has caused a reduction in overall river pollution.. b. the development of large farms has polluted the river through waste runoff.. c. the use of the river for shipping has stayed relatively the same since 1800.. d. the decrease in fishing in the river has led to a shortage of seafood products.

“[the city’s engineers excelled in areas] neglected by the greeks, such as the construction of roads and aqueducts, and of sewers that could wash the filth of the city into the tiber. they have built paved roads throughout the country, leveling ridges and filling up hollows, so as to make possible the movements of heavily loaded wagons. . and such is the quantity of water brought in by the aqueducts, that veritable rivers flow through the city and its sewers: almost every house has cisterns, waterpipes, and copious fountains.” —strabo, as quoted in empires ascendant: time frame 400 b. c.–a. d. 200 cisterns are tanks that hold water until it is needed; if a house has a cistern, it is likely to also have a. aqueducts. c. a swimming pool. b. a fish pond. d. sinks and faucets.