Q. Which of the following statements with regard to North American river systems is/are correct?
1.The Yukon River flows through Canada and Alaska, gaining historical economic importance due to the discovery of placer gold deposits along its basin.
2.The Mackenzie River drains northward into the Beaufort Sea and is the longest river system flowing into the Arctic Ocean from the North American continent.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Yukon River was the focal point of the famous Klondike Gold Rush due to rich placer gold deposits found in its tributaries.
- Statement 2 is correct: The Mackenzie River forms the largest river network in Canada and stands as the largest North American river system that empties its discharge into the Arctic Ocean via the Beaufort Sea.
