The Mekong rises in China under what name?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Lancang
- Step 1: The Mekong starts on the Tibetan Plateau. Step 2. It runs through Yunnan under its Chinese name. Answer: The Lancang. Why not the others: The Nu is the Salween, the Yalong a Yangtze branch and the Tarim a desert river.
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