Which place completes this sentence about Vršič Pass? The road through the pass rises from Kranjska Gora, traverses the top of the Vršič Pass, and descends into the ______, via a series of 50 hairpin bends.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Soča Valley
The Vršič Pass is a high mountain pass in the Julian Alps of northwestern Slovenia. The road climbs from Kranjska Gora, runs over the top and goes down into the Soča Valley, winding through 50 hairpin bends. It was greatly improved in late 1915 to supply the Isonzo Front.
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