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Monika
from Australia | May. 25, 2013 08:19
About:Yellow River
Why is it called the yellow river?
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Tyler
from USA | May. 27, 2013 21:39
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I heard when it flows via Loess Plateau, a large amount of sand was taken along to make the river yellow-ochre color. Therefore, it got its name.
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