Which lake feeds the Santa Cruz River, which flows across southern Patagonia into the Atlantic Ocean?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Lake Argentino, the largest freshwater lake situated entirely within
- Step 1: Lake Argentino covers 1,415 square kilometers in southwestern Santa Cruz. Step 2. It receives meltwater from the Perito Moreno, Upsala, and Spegazzini glaciers. Answer: Lake Argentino, the largest freshwater lake situated entirely within. Why not the others: The Santa Cruz River carries its outflow across the steppe to Puerto Santa Cruz.
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