Which river basin forms an extensive endorheic drainage system collecting runoff from the Cuyo Andes?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Desaguadero-Salado river system, also known as the Cuenca del Colorado drainage
- Step 1: Rivers like the Mendoza, San Juan, Tunuyán, and Diamante feed this system. Step 2. Much of the water is diverted for oasis irrigation (vineyards) in Cuyo. Answer: The Desaguadero-Salado river system, also known as the Cuenca del Colorado drainage. Why not the others: Under heavy runoff, it occasionally reaches the Colorado River via the Curacó.
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