- Which river forms part of the border between Botswana and Namibia?
- A) Okavango
- B) Zambezi
- C) Chobe
- D) Limpopo
- The Okavango River is famous for creating what type of ecosystem?
- A) Delta
- B) Canyon
- C) Wetland
- D) Forest
- Which river flows through the Okavango Delta?
- A) Zambezi
- B) Okavango
- C) Chobe
- D) Limpopo
- The Chobe River is known for its abundant wildlife in which area?
- A) Chobe National Park
- B) Okavango Delta
- C) Kalahari Desert
- D) Tsodilo Hills
- What is the main tributary of the Zambezi River that flows through Botswana?
- A) Okavango
- B) Limpopo
- C) Chobe
- D) Kwando
- Which river is primarily associated with the Kalahari Desert?
- A) Okavango
- B) Zambezi
- C) Limpopo
- D) Nata
- The Boteti River is a seasonal river that flows into which major river?
- A) Limpopo
- B) Makgadikgadi Pan
- C) Okavango
- D) Chobe
- Which river is known for its spectacular floodplains in Botswana?
- A) Zambezi
- B) Okavango
- C) Limpopo
- D) Nata
- What is the primary source of the Okavango River?
- A) Angolan Highlands
- B) Kalahari Desert
- C) Great Rift Valley
- D) Drakensberg Mountains
- Which river is known for its impressive views and the famous Victoria Falls?
- A) Okavango
- B) Chobe
- C) Zambezi
- D) Limpopo
- The Limpopo River serves as a border between Botswana and which country?
- A) Namibia
- B) South Africa
- C) Zambia
- D) Zimbabwe
- Which river is vital for the ecosystem of the Makgadikgadi Pan?
- A) Boteti
- B) Nata
- C) Okavango
- D) Chobe
- Which river is known for its annual flooding that supports a rich diversity of wildlife?
- A) Limpopo
- B) Zambezi
- C) Okavango
- D) Chobe
- The Nata River is primarily fed by which seasonal occurrence?
- A) Rainfall
- B) Underground springs
- C) Glacial melt
- D) Lakes
- Which river is famous for its riverfront lodges and safaris?
- A) Chobe
- B) Zambezi
- C) Okavango
- D) Limpopo
- What is the primary economic activity associated with the rivers in Botswana?
- A) Mining
- B) Manufacturing
- C) Tourism
- D) Agriculture
- The Kwando River flows through which part of Botswana?
- A) Southern
- B) Western
- C) Northern
- D) Central
- Which river is home to a variety of fish species, including tilapia?
- A) Okavango
- B) Limpopo
- C) Chobe
- D) Zambezi
- What is the significance of the Chobe River to local communities?
- A) Mining resources
- B) Fishing and tourism
- C) Agricultural irrigation
- D) Water supply
- Which river does the Okavango Delta eventually drain into?
- A) Zambezi
- B) None; it is an endorheic basin
- C) Limpopo
- D) Chobe
- What natural phenomenon occurs annually along the Okavango River?
- A) Drought
- B) Earthquakes
- C) Flooding
- D) Erosion
- The Nata River is primarily found in which region of Botswana?
- A) Northeast
- B) Southwest
- C) Central
- D) Northwest
- Which river is a major source of water for animals in the Chobe National Park?
- A) Limpopo
- B) Nata
- C) Chobe
- D) Okavango
- The Okavango River’s flow is characterized as:
- A) Seasonal
- B) Continuous
- C) Perennial
- D) Intermittent
- Which river is the largest in Botswana by volume of water?
- A) Zambezi
- B) Okavango
- C) Chobe
- D) Limpopo
- The Nata River is particularly known for its birdwatching opportunities during which season?
- A) Winter
- B) Summer
- C) Autumn
- D) Spring
- Which river plays a crucial role in the cultural practices of the Tswana people?
- A) Limpopo
- B) Zambezi
- C) Chobe
- D) Okavango
- The Okavango Delta is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site due to its:
- A) Mineral resources
- B) Cultural significance
- C) Unique biodiversity
- D) Historical landmarks
- What is the primary ecological challenge facing the rivers of Botswana?
- A) Overfishing
- B) Climate change
- C) Urban development
- D) Deforestation
- Which river in Botswana is noted for its elephant populations along its banks?
- A) Zambezi
- B) Chobe
- C) Okavango
- D) Limpopo
River Name | Length (km) | Major Features | Ecosystem Type | Notable Locations |
Okavango | 1,000 | Creates the Okavango Delta | Delta | Maun, Okavango Delta |
Zambezi | 2,574 | Borders between countries, famous for Victoria Falls | River basin | Victoria Falls |
Chobe | 157 | Rich in wildlife, flows through Chobe National Park | River and floodplain | Kasane, Chobe National Park |
Limpopo | 1,750 | Forms part of the border with South Africa | River basin | Notable for cultural significance |
Nata | 250 (seasonal) | Flows into Makgadikgadi Pan, important for birdwatching | Seasonal river | Nata Bird Sanctuary |
Kwando | 250 | Flows into the Linyanti River | Permanent river | Northern Botswana |
Boteti | 300 | Flows into Makgadikgadi Pan | Seasonal river | Near Makgadikgadi Pan |
Bokspits | 120 | Important for local communities | Seasonal river | Central Botswana |
Limpopo | 1,750 | Forms part of the border with South Africa | River basin | Southern Botswana |
Selinda | 100 | Connects the Okavango and Linyanti rivers | River | Northern Botswana |