Question

_______________ drains into the Bay of Biscay.
A) River Garonne
B) River Loire
C) Both A and B
D) River Rhone

Answer 1

Hint:
The Bay of Biscay is known by different names, in different regions of Europe. It is a gulf of northeast Atlantic Ocean, with the Celtic Sea to the south of it. Many rivers from Spain and France empty into this bay.

Complete Step by Step Answer:
The Bay of Biscay has Spain to its South and France is situated at its eastern side which extends well to the north. Parts of continental shelf extend way into the gulf (around 160 kilometres), which results in shallow waters over a large area of this Bay. Combined with its exposure to the Atlantic Ocean, conditions here are quite dangerous.
For centuries, this area has been well known for rough seas and violent storms. Even if you are in deep waters 100 miles out, you can still feel swell waves in the Bay of Biscay. When waves hit the continental shelf, they become shorter and choppier.
Many rivers drain into this gulf from both the surrounding countries that are France and Spain. Important rivers that come from France are Loire, Charente, Garonne, Dordogne and Adour. Some mentionable rivers from the land of Spain are Bidasoa, Oratzun, Urumea and more. Gironde Estuary is formed by rivers of France namely Garonne and Dordogne.

Thus, option (C) is correct.

Note:
Many British and American ships were reported to be sunk here as German U-boats ruled the Bay during the period of World War 2. It has been estimated that around 5000 ships were sunk here during the course of this war. The casualty count was also high at around 15,000 lives lost.