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Q · South AmericaMedium · 45s
Which of the following rivers does NOT drain into the Atlantic Ocean?
TopicSouth America
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Magdalena River flows northwards entirely within Colombia and empties into the Caribbean Sea, not directly into the Atlantic.
Final Answer: Option D — Magdalena