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Distinctive Name: Yellow River Identify the name of the river

  1. Mekong (China)

  2. Red River (China)

  3. Pearl River (China)

  4. Hwang Ho (China)
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Explanation

Hwang Ho is the Chinese name for the Yellow River, which is called 'Yellow River' due to the large amount of loess sediment it carries, giving it a yellowish appearance. The other options are different Chinese rivers: Mekong flows through Southeast Asia, Red River is in Vietnam, and Pearl River is in southern China.

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