Which river, flowing between the Western and Central ranges, joins the Magdalena in the north?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Cauca
- Step 1: The Cauca runs north between two ranges before it meets the Magdalena. Step 2. The Atrato, Putumayo and Guaviare flow to other basins. Answer: The Cauca. Why not the others: The Atrato flows to the Caribbean, and the other two to the Amazon and Orinoco basins.
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