Which of the following is not a way in which rivers and lakes influence the united states? a. these bodies of water are all fresh water, which allows the united states to export fresh water to various areas of the world. b. these bodies of water act as political boundaries. c. these bodies of water aid in transportation of people and goods. d. these bodies of water create fertile soil with allows the interior to be rich in farm land. i posted this fri aug 17 10: 35am