Which river, flowing through Oral and Atyrau to the Caspian Sea, is traditionally regarded as part of the border between Europe and Asia?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Ural River
- Step 1: The border between the continents follows the Ural Mountains and the river. Step 2. The Ural reaches the Caspian at Atyrau, and the city lies on both sides. Answer: The Ural River. Why not the others: The others lie wholly in Asia.
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