Q. Which of the following statements with regard to the Congo River is/are correct?
1.It holds the definitive record as the deepest river system on Earth and is the only major global river to cross the Equator twice.
2.It originates as the Chambeshi River in Zambia and flows west to drain into the Indian Ocean along the eastern African coast.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: The Congo River has measured depths exceeding 220 meters, making it the deepest recorded river in the world. Due to its massive arc shape around the Congo Basin, it crosses the Equator once flowing northward and a second time flowing southward.
- Statement 2 is incorrect: The Congo River flows westward across the African continent and empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
