why is the river yellow?

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Sandy · Answer

The Yellow River turns yellow because it flows across the loess plateau. The sands and dirt go into the river and make the river turn yellow.

Christopher · Answer

The sands and grains carried in the water is called loess. This has another purpose: to make clay pots for their culture.  Hope this answers your question!

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Why is the river yellow?