Why Is the Word Sorrow Used in the Description of the Yellow

Why is the word sorrow used in the description of the Yellow River?

A) The river is associated with souls that were not properly buried and used the river as a resting area.
B) It is associated with gods that bring harm to individuals and areas.
C) The river is prone to frequent catastrophic floods.
D) Its waters are known to be the carrier of the plague.
E) The river has been used by invaders.