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While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:

• The Purús River is in South America.
• It is the fifth longest river in South America.
• It crosses the countries Peru and Brazil.
• It ranks No. 22 among the longest rivers in the world.
• It is 3,211 kilometers long.

The student wants to specify how many kilometers long the Purús River is. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

A

The Purús River in South America is 3,211 kilometers long.

B

The Purús River crosses both Peru and Brazil in South America.

C

The fifth longest river in South America, the Purús River crosses both Peru and Brazil.

D

Among the longest rivers in the world, the Purús River ranks No. 22.