- Which is the longest river in Burkina Faso?
- A) Comoé River
- B) Volta River
- C) Nakambé River
- D) Mouhoun River
- The Volta River flows into which body of water?
- A) Atlantic Ocean
- B) Lake Volta
- C) Niger River
- D) Lake Chad
- Which river is a major tributary of the Volta River?
- A) Comoé River
- B) Nakambé River
- C) Mouhoun River
- D) Nakanbe River
- The Mouhoun River is also known by what name?
- A) White Volta
- B) Black Volta
- C) Nakanbe
- D) Blue Volta
- Which river flows through the capital city, Ouagadougou?
- A) Nakambé River
- B) Mouhoun River
- C) Comoé River
- D) Volta River
- What is the primary use of the rivers in Burkina Faso?
- A) Transportation
- B) Irrigation
- C) Recreation
- D) Mining
- The Comoé River forms part of the border between Burkina Faso and which country?
- A) Mali
- B) Ivory Coast
- C) Ghana
- D) Niger
- Which river is known for its seasonal flooding?
- A) Nakambé River
- B) Mouhoun River
- C) Comoé River
- D) Volta River
- The Nakambé River is important for which of the following activities?
- A) Agriculture
- B) Fishing
- C) Industrial use
- D) Tourism
- Which river is primarily located in the southwestern region of Burkina Faso?
- A) Mouhoun River
- B) Comoé River
- C) Nakambé River
- D) Volta River
- The Volta River is significant for its role in which hydroelectric project?
- A) Akosombo Dam
- B) Kpong Dam
- C) Volta River Authority
- D) Bui Dam
- Which river flows through the province of Kadiogo?
- A) Comoé River
- B) Mouhoun River
- C) Nakambé River
- D) Volta River
- The Comoé River is crucial for the ecosystem of which national park?
- A) W National Park
- B) Nazinga Game Ranch
- C) Comoé National Park
- D) Arly National Park
- Which river serves as a vital water source for livestock in Burkina Faso?
- A) Comoé River
- B) Mouhoun River
- C) Nakambé River
- D) Volta River
- What is the main environmental concern regarding the rivers in Burkina Faso?
- A) Overfishing
- B) Deforestation
- C) Pollution
- D) Water scarcity
- The Nakambé River eventually joins which larger river system?
- A) Niger River
- B) Volta River
- C) Senegal River
- D) Zambezi River
- Which river is known for supporting local fishing communities?
- A) Volta River
- B) Comoé River
- C) Nakambé River
- D) Mouhoun River
- The Mouhoun River is crucial for which type of agriculture?
- A) Industrial crops
- B) Cash crops
- C) Subsistence farming
- D) Organic farming
- Which river is a key waterway for transportation in Burkina Faso?
- A) Volta River
- B) Comoé River
- C) Nakambé River
- D) Mouhoun River
- What is the main feature of the Comoé River?
- A) It is the longest river
- B) It has significant biodiversity
- C) It is completely dry
- D) It has numerous dams
- Which river has its source in the western mountains of Burkina Faso?
- A) Mouhoun River
- B) Volta River
- C) Comoé River
- D) Nakambé River
- The Nakambé River is essential for what kind of local infrastructure?
- A) Roads
- B) Schools
- C) Irrigation systems
- D) Hospitals
- Which river is associated with significant wildlife habitats?
- A) Volta River
- B) Nakambé River
- C) Comoé River
- D) Mouhoun River
- The Volta River is crucial for hydroelectric power in which country?
- A) Burkina Faso
- B) Ghana
- C) Ivory Coast
- D) Mali
- Which river is known for its picturesque scenery and tourism potential?
- A) Comoé River
- B) Nakambé River
- C) Mouhoun River
- D) Volta River
- What is a primary challenge faced by rivers in Burkina Faso?
- A) Low water levels
- B) Pollution
- C) Overfishing
- D) Invasive species
- Which river is crucial for the livelihoods of local communities?
- A) Comoé River
- B) Mouhoun River
- C) Nakambé River
- D) Volta River
- The Mouhoun River flows into which larger river?
- A) Niger River
- B) Volta River
- C) Senegal River
- D) Gambia River
- Which river is characterized by its seasonal variations in flow?
- A) Nakambé River
- B) Volta River
- C) Comoé River
- D) Mouhoun River
- The Comoé River is significant for its role in which economic sector?
- A) Tourism
- B) Mining
- C) Transportation
- D) Industrial production
| River Name | Length (km) | Major Features | Drainage Basin | Notable Locations |
| Volta River | 1,600 | Longest river in Burkina Faso; important for hydroelectricity | Atlantic Ocean Basin | Ouagadougou, Bobo-Dioulasso |
| Comoé River | 400 | Forms part of the border with Ivory Coast; important for biodiversity | Atlantic Ocean Basin | Comoé National Park |
| Mouhoun River | 350 | Known as Nakanbe; significant for irrigation and agriculture | Atlantic Ocean Basin | Dédougou, Boromo |
| Nakambé River | 290 | Flows through Ouagadougou; essential for local water supply | Volta River Basin | Ouagadougou |
| Nakambé River | 225 | Major tributary of the Volta; important for fishing and agriculture | Volta River Basin | Fada N’gourma, Pama |
| Mesta River | 140 | Known for its scenic landscapes and supporting agriculture | Atlantic Ocean Basin | Gaoua, Batié |
| Béoumi River | 120 | Flows into the Comoé; supports local communities | Atlantic Ocean Basin | N/A |