- Which is the largest river in Cabo Verde?
- A) Ribeira Grande
- B) Ribeira Principal
- C) Ribeira do Paul
- D) Ribeira da Torre
- Cabo Verde’s rivers are primarily located on which island?
- A) Fogo
- B) Santo Antão
- C) Santiago
- D) Sal
- Which river flows through the city of Ribeira Grande?
- A) Ribeira Grande
- B) Ribeira do Tarrafal
- C) Ribeira da Garça
- D) Ribeira Brava
- What is the main use of rivers in Cabo Verde?
- A) Hydroelectric power
- B) Irrigation
- C) Navigation
- D) Fishing
- Which river is found on the island of São Nicolau?
- A) Ribeira Principal
- B) Ribeira Brava
- C) Ribeira Grande
- D) Ribeira do Paul
- The Ribeira do Paul river is famous for which feature?
- A) Waterfalls
- B) Fertile valleys
- C) Rapids
- D) Dams
- Which river is known for supporting agricultural lands in Santo Antão?
- A) Ribeira Brava
- B) Ribeira da Torre
- C) Ribeira Grande
- D) Ribeira do Paul
- What type of climate affects the flow of Cabo Verde’s rivers?
- A) Tropical rainforest
- B) Mediterranean
- C) Semi-arid
- D) Desert
- Which river is closest to the capital city Praia?
- A) Ribeira Grande
- B) Ribeira Brava
- C) Ribeira Principal
- D) Ribeira da Torre
- Which of the following rivers flows through the island of Santiago?
- A) Ribeira Principal
- B) Ribeira do Paul
- C) Ribeira Brava
- D) Ribeira da Garça
- Which river valley in Cabo Verde is known for its lush vegetation?
- A) Ribeira Brava
- B) Ribeira da Torre
- C) Ribeira do Paul
- D) Ribeira Grande
- The Ribeira da Torre river flows into which of the following?
- A) Atlantic Ocean
- B) Lagoons
- C) Ribeira Grande
- D) Dams
- What is the primary environmental challenge faced by rivers in Cabo Verde?
- A) Flooding
- B) Drought
- C) Pollution
- D) Soil erosion
- Which island in Cabo Verde is known for having the most rivers?
- A) Fogo
- B) Santiago
- C) Sal
- D) Santo Antão
- Which river in Santo Antão is critical for local agriculture?
- A) Ribeira Brava
- B) Ribeira da Garça
- C) Ribeira Principal
- D) Ribeira do Tarrafal
- The majority of Cabo Verde’s rivers flow towards which body of water?
- A) Atlantic Ocean
- B) Indian Ocean
- C) Mediterranean Sea
- D) Caribbean Sea
- Ribeira Grande is found on which island?
- A) Santiago
- B) Santo Antão
- C) São Nicolau
- D) Sal
- Which river is important for local fishing communities?
- A) Ribeira Brava
- B) Ribeira da Torre
- C) Ribeira Principal
- D) Ribeira Grande
- The Ribeira da Garça river is primarily used for which of the following purposes?
- A) Transportation
- B) Drinking water
- C) Irrigation
- D) Hydroelectric power
- Which river experiences seasonal flow patterns due to rainfall?
- A) Ribeira do Paul
- B) Ribeira da Torre
- C) Ribeira Grande
- D) Ribeira Principal
- Which river is located in the island of São Nicolau and provides water for agriculture?
- A) Ribeira Brava
- B) Ribeira Principal
- C) Ribeira Grande
- D) Ribeira do Tarrafal
- What is the primary factor influencing the river flow in Cabo Verde?
- A) Glacial melt
- B) Rainfall
- C) Groundwater
- D) Urban development
- Which river valley is a popular hiking destination due to its scenic views?
- A) Ribeira Principal
- B) Ribeira do Paul
- C) Ribeira Brava
- D) Ribeira da Torre
- The island of Santo Antão is known for having which of the following rivers?
- A) Ribeira Principal
- B) Ribeira Brava
- C) Ribeira da Garça
- D) Ribeira do Tarrafal
- Which river is known for having a dry bed during the summer months?
- A) Ribeira Grande
- B) Ribeira do Paul
- C) Ribeira da Torre
- D) Ribeira Principal
- Which river is important for the production of fruits and vegetables in Cabo Verde?
- A) Ribeira do Paul
- B) Ribeira Principal
- C) Ribeira Brava
- D) Ribeira da Torre
- Ribeira Principal is mainly used for which activity?
- A) Fishing
- B) Irrigation
- C) Transportation
- D) Drinking water
- The river valleys in Cabo Verde are essential for which agricultural product?
- A) Rice
- B) Sugarcane
- C) Corn
- D) Wheat
- Which river is known for its seasonal floods?
- A) Ribeira Brava
- B) Ribeira Principal
- C) Ribeira da Torre
- D) Ribeira Grande
- What is a common characteristic of rivers in Cabo Verde?
- A) Year-round flow
- B) Freezing during winter
- C) Seasonal flow
- D) High volume
| River Name | Length (km) | Major Features | Island | Notable Locations |
| Ribeira Principal | 40 | Largest river; significant for irrigation | Santiago | Praia |
| Ribeira Grande | 35 | Flows through fertile valleys | Santo Antão | Ribeira Grande |
| Ribeira do Paul | 30 | Known for lush vegetation and agriculture | Santo Antão | Paul Valley |
| Ribeira Brava | 25 | Important for local agriculture | Santo Antão | Brava Valley |
| Ribeira da Torre | 20 | Seasonal river; important for irrigation | Santo Antão | Torre |
| Ribeira da Garça | 15 | Flows through agricultural lands | São Nicolau | Garça Valley |
| Ribeira do Tarrafal | 12 | Flows into the sea; supports fishing communities | Santiago | Tarrafal |
| Ribeira do Figueiral | 10 | Seasonal flow; supports local agriculture | São Nicolau | Figueiral |