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Which of the following major African rivers flows eastward across southern Africa to empty its waters into the Indian Ocean?

  1. A
    The Orange River
  2. The Zambezi RiverCevap
  3. C
    The Congo River
  4. D
    The Niger River

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The Zambezi River flows eastward across southern Africa and empties into the Indian Ocean.
The Zambezi River is the fourth-largest river in Africa and the largest African river flowing into the Indian Ocean. Its course runs eastward from central Africa through the Zambezi delta into the Mozambique Channel.

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1
Identify the primary flow direction and oceanic discharge body for major southern African rivers.
The Zambezi River originates in Zambia, flows east through Mozambique, and empties into the Mozambique Channel of the Indian Ocean.
Topographic gradient across southern Africa directs the Zambezi Eastward toward the Indian Ocean coastline.
2
Compare against the outlets of other major rivers listed.
The Orange River drains west to the Atlantic Ocean, while the Congo and Niger rivers also empty into Atlantic waters.
Distinguishing Atlantic drainage basins from Indian Ocean drainage basins is essential for identifying river outlets in Africa.

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Major African river drainage basins and ocean discharge outlets
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Drainage Systems: Major Rivers and Lakes of Africa

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