Which river forms the huge Itaipu hydroelectric complex shared with Paraguay?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Paraná
- Step 1: Itaipu dams the Paraná river on the border between Brazil and Paraguay.
Answer
The Paraná.
Why not the others: The São Francisco has the Sobradinho and Paulo Afonso dams.
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