Which former British colony became a major port at the mouth of the Pearl River?
Correct answer: C. Hong Kong
- A. Macau
- B. Penang
- C. Hong Kong
- D. Singapore
Explanation
Hong Kong, at the Pearl River's mouth, grew into one of the world's great ports under British rule.
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