Which river flows through the city of Córdoba and was dammed to form the San Roque Lake in 1891?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. The Suquía River (Río Primero)
- Step 1: The San Roque Dam was an engineering marvel designed by Carlos Cassaffousth and Bialet Massé. Step 2. The Suquía flows eastward through Córdoba city before emptying into Mar Chiquita. Answer: The Suquía River (Río Primero). Why not the others: It is the primary water source for the metropolitan area.
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