MCQs on rivers of Armenia

  • What is the longest river in Armenia?
    • A) Aras River
    • B) Hrazdan River
    • C) Debed River
    • D) Vorotan River
      Answer: A) Aras River
  • Which river forms part of the border between Armenia and Turkey?
    • A) Aras River
    • B) Hrazdan River
    • C) Kura River
    • D) Debed River
      Answer: A) Aras River
  • The Hrazdan River is a tributary of which river?
    • A) Kura River
    • B) Aras River
    • C) Debed River
    • D) Vorotan River
      Answer: A) Kura River
  • What is the main water source for the Hrazdan River?
    • A) Lake Sevan
    • B) Lake Arpi
    • C) Lake Van
    • D) Lake Gyulagarak
      Answer: A) Lake Sevan
  • Which river is known for its scenic canyons in Armenia?
    • A) Vorotan River
    • B) Debed River
    • C) Hrazdan River
    • D) Aras River
      Answer: B) Debed River
  • Which river flows through the city of Yerevan?
    • A) Aras River
    • B) Hrazdan River
    • C) Debed River
    • D) Vorotan River
      Answer: B) Hrazdan River
  • What is the primary use of the rivers in Armenia?
    • A) Hydroelectric power
    • B) Agriculture
    • C) Fishing
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • The Vorotan River is important for which purpose?
    • A) Tourism
    • B) Irrigation
    • C) Hydroelectric power
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which river flows into the Kura River?
    • A) Aras River
    • B) Hrazdan River
    • C) Debed River
    • D) Vorotan River
      Answer: C) Debed River
  • What is the average flow rate of the Aras River?
    • A) 300 m³/s
    • B) 400 m³/s
    • C) 500 m³/s
    • D) 600 m³/s
      Answer: B) 400 m³/s
  • Which river is associated with the historical site of Garni?
    • A) Hrazdan River
    • B) Aras River
    • C) Debed River
    • D) Vorotan River
      Answer: A) Hrazdan River
  • What is a major environmental concern for the rivers in Armenia?
    • A) Pollution
    • B) Deforestation
    • C) Overfishing
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which river is known for its biodiversity and wildlife?
    • A) Vorotan River
    • B) Debed River
    • C) Aras River
    • D) Hrazdan River
      Answer: C) Aras River
  • What is the main tributary of the Kura River in Armenia?
    • A) Vorotan River
    • B) Hrazdan River
    • C) Aras River
    • D) Debed River
      Answer: B) Hrazdan River
  • Which river is a popular destination for rafting and kayaking?
    • A) Aras River
    • B) Vorotan River
    • C) Hrazdan River
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • The Debed River is primarily located in which region of Armenia?
    • A) Northern Armenia
    • B) Southern Armenia
    • C) Central Armenia
    • D) Eastern Armenia
      Answer: A) Northern Armenia
  • Which river is crucial for Armenia’s agricultural irrigation?
    • A) Vorotan River
    • B) Debed River
    • C) Hrazdan River
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which river is known for the famous Ararat Valley?
    • A) Kura River
    • B) Aras River
    • C) Hrazdan River
    • D) Vorotan River
      Answer: B) Aras River
  • What is the average length of the Hrazdan River?
    • A) 120 km
    • B) 150 km
    • C) 180 km
    • D) 200 km
      Answer: A) 120 km
  • The Vorotan River is a tributary of which river?
    • A) Kura River
    • B) Aras River
    • C) Hrazdan River
    • D) Debed River
      Answer: A) Kura River
  • Which river is often referred to as the “lifeblood” of Armenia?
    • A) Debed River
    • B) Aras River
    • C) Hrazdan River
    • D) Vorotan River
      Answer: B) Aras River
  • Which river is known for its thermal springs?
    • A) Hrazdan River
    • B) Debed River
    • C) Vorotan River
    • D) Kura River
      Answer: C) Vorotan River
  • What is the primary challenge facing rivers in Armenia?
    • A) Flooding
    • B) Drought
    • C) Pollution
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which river is significant for hydroelectric power plants in Armenia?
    • A) Vorotan River
    • B) Aras River
    • C) Hrazdan River
    • D) Debed River
      Answer: A) Vorotan River
  • Which river flows into the Caspian Sea basin?
    • A) Aras River
    • B) Kura River
    • C) Hrazdan River
    • D) Vorotan River
      Answer: B) Kura River
  • Which river is famous for its picturesque gorges and landscapes?
    • A) Debed River
    • B) Vorotan River
    • C) Hrazdan River
    • D) Aras River
      Answer: A) Debed River
  • What is the average elevation of the Aras River valley?
    • A) 500 m
    • B) 1,000 m
    • C) 1,500 m
    • D) 2,000 m
      Answer: B) 1,000 m
  • Which river plays a key role in the irrigation of the Ararat Plain?
    • A) Vorotan River
    • B) Hrazdan River
    • C) Aras River
    • D) Debed River
      Answer: C) Aras River
  • Which river is a critical source of drinking water for many communities in Armenia?
    • A) Kura River
    • B) Aras River
    • C) Hrazdan River
    • D) Debed River
      Answer: C) Hrazdan River
  • The Debed River is an important habitat for which type of wildlife?
    • A) Aquatic species
    • B) Birds
    • C) Mammals
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above

 

River Name Length (approx.) Region Significance
Aras River 1,072 km Southern Armenia Forms part of the border with Turkey; vital for irrigation and agriculture
Hrazdan River 120 km Central Armenia Major tributary of the Kura River; important for hydroelectric power and irrigation
Debed River 197 km Northern Armenia Known for its picturesque gorges; supports local ecosystems and tourism
Vorotan River 123 km Southern Armenia Significant for hydroelectric power generation and irrigation
Kura River 1,515 km Eastern Armenia Flows through Armenia; important for water supply and agriculture
Getar River 38 km Central Armenia Flows into the Hrazdan River; important for local irrigation
Argitchay River 34 km Southern Armenia A tributary of the Aras River; supports local agriculture
Dastakert River 25 km Northern Armenia Known for its natural beauty and biodiversity
Aparan River 30 km Central Armenia Flows into the Hrazdan River; important for local ecosystems
Nork River 15 km Yerevan area A small river significant for urban water supply

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