Which river system constitutes the second-largest drainage basin in South America, covering much of northern Argentina?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The Río de la Plata Basin (Cuenca del Plata)
- Step 1: The Cuenca del Plata covers over 3.1 million square kilometers. Step 2. It is formed by the Paraná, Paraguay, and Uruguay river systems. Answer: The Río de la Plata Basin (Cuenca del Plata). Why not the others: It empties into the Atlantic Ocean through the Río de la Plata estuary.
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