Which two rivers meet near Manaus at the famous "Meeting of Waters"?
Correct answer: A. The Rio Negro and the Solimões
- A. The Rio Negro and the Solimões
- B. The Xingu and the Tocantins
- C. The Purus and the Juruá
- D. The Madeira and the Tapajós
Explanation
The dark Rio Negro and muddy Solimões flow side by side near Manaus before merging.
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