Q113
Which one among the following rivers is the longest?
A.
Amazon
AnswerB.
Amur
C.
Congo
D.
Volga
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Amazon is considered the world's largest river by volume, but scientists have believed it is slightly shorter than Africa's Nile. The Brazilian scientists' 14-day expedition extended the Amazon's length by about 176 miles (284 kilometers), making it 65 miles (105 kilometers) longer than the Nile.