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The 'Llanos' are extensive tropical grassland plains situated primarily in the river basin of which South American river?

A. Amazon River
B. Orinoco River✓ Correct Answer
C. Parana River
D. Magdalena River

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Llanos region comprises extensive tropical grassland plains located primarily within the Orinoco River drainage basin in Colombia and Venezuela. The Amazon basin is instead characterized by dense tropical rainforests rather than open savannas. The Llanos experience distinct wet and dry seasons driven by shifting tropical rain belts.

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