Which river rises in China, flows through eastern Kazakhstan and then flows north into Russia to join the Ob?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Irtysh
- Step 1: The river passes through Semey, Pavlodar and Oskemen. Step 2. It is the main river of the east and the longest tributary of the Ob. Answer: The Irtysh. Why not the others: The Syr Darya flows to the Aral Sea, the Ishim joins the Irtysh and the Ili flows into Lake Balkhash.
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