Multiple choice

Because of its frequent flooding, what river is known as "China's Sorrow"?

  1. Yangtze River

  2. Yellow River

  3. Mekong River

  4. Yalu River

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Yellow River is historically known as China's Sorrow due to its frequent, devastating floods. Its heavy silt load causes the riverbed to rise, leading to catastrophic overflows.