Into which body of water does the river Duero empty?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Atlantic Ocean
- Step 1: According to the official source: The Douro ( UK : / ˈ d ʊər oʊ , ˈ d ʊər uː / , US : / ˈ d ɔːr uː , ˈ d ɔːr oʊ / , Portuguese: [ ˈdo(w)ɾu ] , Mirandese : [ ˈdowɾʊ ] ; Spanish : Duero [ ˈdweɾo ] ; Latin : Durius ) is the largest river of the Iberian Peninsula by discharge. ... The Douro flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Porto, the second largest city of Portugal. Answer: Atlantic Ocean. Why not the others: Cantabrian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Bay of Biscay are other marine water bodies, gulfs, or straits bordering Europe and the Mediterranean.
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