Which two rivers join to form the Rio de la Plata estuary?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The Parana and the Uruguay
- Step 1: The Parana and the Uruguay meet near Buenos Aires. Step 2. Together they form the broad estuary facing the Atlantic. Answer: The Parana and the Uruguay. Why not the others: The other rivers flow elsewhere in the country.
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