Which river flows through central London, serving as the historic lifeblood of the English capital?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. River Thames
- Step 1: The Thames flows for 346 kilometers from Thames Head in Gloucestershire to the Thames Estuary and the North Sea.
- Step 2: Landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament, Tower of London, and Tower Bridge stand along its banks.
Answer
River Thames
Why not the others: 'River Severn' is the longest river in the UK and flows into the Bristol Channel; 'River Avon' is the name of several English rivers, notably Shakespeare's Avon in Stratford; 'River Clyde' flows through Glasgow in Scotland.
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