Which city in Río Negro province is world-renowned as a center for alpine tourism and scientific technology?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. San Carlos de Bariloche, nestled on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi
- Step 1: Bariloche is celebrated for Swiss-style architecture, chocolate production, and skiing at Cerro Catedral. Step 2. It is also Argentina's high-tech scientific capital, home to the Balseiro Institute, CNEA, and INVAP. Answer: San Carlos de Bariloche, nestled on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi. Why not the others: INVAP designs and constructs nuclear research reactors and observation satellites in Bariloche.
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