Which plain in the south-west has long been the country's rice granary?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Honam Plain, drained by the Mangyeong and Dongjin rivers
- Step 1: The south-west has flat, fertile alluvial land. Step 2. The Honam region has supplied rice since the Baekje era. Answer: The Honam Plain, drained by the Mangyeong and Dongjin rivers. Why not the others: The others lie in other regions or are not in South Korea.
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