Why do the Carpathians matter for Romania's rivers?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Most of the main rivers rise in them and flow outward
- Step 1: The rivers Olt, Mureș, Siret and Someș rise in the Carpathians. Step 2. They flow through the plains and reach the Danube or its tributaries. Answer: Most of the main rivers rise in them and flow outward. Why not the others: the mountains have many rivers and do not block them all.
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