Which large coastal lagoon lies on the border between Uruguay and Brazil in the east?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Laguna Merin, which drains into the Atlantic via Brazil
- Step 1: The lagoon is shared by the two countries. Step 2. It lies in the departments of Treinta y Tres and Cerro Largo. Answer: Laguna Merin, which drains into the Atlantic via Brazil. Why not the others: The others are far from the border.
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