Question

ang he river (yellow river) is sometimes referred to as \chinas sorrow.\ what would be the best explanation for this sad nickname?
a it was the site of the communist revolution in 1949.
b flooding has caused massive human and property loss over time.
c it has resulted to force people to follow the communist government.
d the yellow river became dry after construction of the three gorges dam.

Explanation:

The Yellow River has a long history of flooding. These floods have led to significant loss of human life and property over the years. This is the main reason it is called "China's Sorrow".

• Option A: The Communist Revolution in 1949 was a political event not related to the river's nickname origin.
• Option C: There is no such connection as described in this option to the river's nickname.
• Option D: The Three - Gorges Dam is on the Yangtze River, not the Yellow River.

Answer:

B. Flooding has caused massive human and property loss over time.