MCQs on rivers of Cambodia

  • Which is the longest river in Cambodia?
    • A) Mekong River
    • B) Tonle Sap River
    • C) Bassac River
    • D) Stung Sen River
  • The Mekong River flows into which body of water?
    • A) Bay of Bengal
    • B) South China Sea
    • C) Andaman Sea
    • D) Gulf of Thailand
  • Which river is known for its seasonal flooding and is connected to Tonle Sap Lake?
    • A) Bassac River
    • B) Tonle Sap River
    • C) Stung Treng River
    • D) Prek Thnot River
  • What is the main use of the rivers in Cambodia?
    • A) Hydroelectric power
    • B) Agriculture
    • C) Tourism
    • D) Transportation
  • Which river is a major tributary of the Mekong River?
    • A) Tonle Sap River
    • B) Bassac River
    • C) Stung Sen River
    • D) Prek Thnot River
  • Which river is the primary source of fish for many communities in Cambodia?
    • A) Bassac River
    • B) Tonle Sap River
    • C) Stung Treng River
    • D) Mekong River
  • Which river is known for its biodiversity and rich ecosystem?
    • A) Tonle Sap River
    • B) Bassac River
    • C) Stung Sen River
    • D) Prek Thnot River
  • The Bassac River is a distributary of which river?
    • A) Tonle Sap River
    • B) Mekong River
    • C) Stung Treng River
    • D) Prek Thnot River
  • Which river flows through Phnom Penh?
    • A) Stung Treng River
    • B) Bassac River
    • C) Tonle Sap River
    • D) Mekong River
  • What is a significant environmental challenge for the rivers in Cambodia?
    • A) Deforestation
    • B) Low water levels
    • C) Pollution
    • D) Invasive species
  • Which river is important for local transportation in Cambodia?
    • A) Stung Treng River
    • B) Mekong River
    • C) Tonle Sap River
    • D) Bassac River
  • The Tonle Sap Lake is significant for its role in which ecological process?
    • A) Water storage
    • B) Flood pulse
    • C) Sedimentation
    • D) Erosion
  • Which river provides water for rice paddies in Cambodia?
    • A) Bassac River
    • B) Stung Treng River
    • C) Mekong River
    • D) Prek Thnot River
  • The Stung Sen River is located in which province?
    • A) Battambang
    • B) Kompong Thom
    • C) Takeo
    • D) Kampot
  • Which river has a famous floating village?
    • A) Bassac River
    • B) Tonle Sap River
    • C) Mekong River
    • D) Stung Treng River
  • Which river is known for the largest freshwater fish migration in the world?
    • A) Stung Sen River
    • B) Tonle Sap River
    • C) Bassac River
    • D) Mekong River
  • What is the main economic activity supported by the rivers in Cambodia?
    • A) Fishing
    • B) Mining
    • C) Tourism
    • D) Manufacturing
  • Which river serves as a border between Cambodia and Laos?
    • A) Tonle Sap River
    • B) Stung Treng River
    • C) Mekong River
    • D) Bassac River
  • The water level of the Tonle Sap River changes due to which phenomenon?
    • A) Tides
    • B) Seasonal monsoon rains
    • C) Glacial melt
    • D) Groundwater levels
  • Which river is significant for hydroelectric projects in Cambodia?
    • A) Stung Sen River
    • B) Bassac River
    • C) Mekong River
    • D) Tonle Sap River
  • Which river is important for the rural economy of Cambodia?
    • A) Tonle Sap River
    • B) Prek Thnot River
    • C) Mekong River
    • D) Stung Treng River
  • What type of ecosystem is primarily found along the Mekong River?
    • A) Desert
    • B) Wetlands
    • C) Forest
    • D) Urban areas
  • Which river is a significant habitat for many bird species?
    • A) Tonle Sap River
    • B) Stung Sen River
    • C) Bassac River
    • D) Mekong River
  • What is the impact of dam construction on the Mekong River?
    • A) Increased fish populations
    • B) Disruption of fish migration
    • C) Improved water quality
    • D) Enhanced navigation
  • Which river is known for its beautiful landscapes and tourist attractions?
    • A) Stung Treng River
    • B) Tonle Sap River
    • C) Mekong River
    • D) Bassac River
  • The Mekong River is considered one of the most important rivers in which region?
    • A) North America
    • B) Southeast Asia
    • C) Europe
    • D) South America
  • Which river is crucial for local irrigation systems in Cambodia?
    • A) Bassac River
    • B) Mekong River
    • C) Stung Sen River
    • D) Tonle Sap River
  • Which river flows into the Mekong River near Phnom Penh?
    • A) Stung Treng River
    • B) Bassac River
    • C) Tonle Sap River
    • D) Prek Thnot River
  • What natural event significantly affects the Tonle Sap Lake?
    • A) Drought
    • B) Flooding
    • C) Erosion
    • D) Pollution
  • Which river has historical significance for trade routes in Cambodia?
    • A) Mekong River
    • B) Bassac River
    • C) Stung Sen River
    • D) Tonle Sap River

 

River Name Length (km) Major Features Drainage Basin Notable Locations
Mekong River 4,350 Longest river in Southeast Asia; vital for transport Mekong Basin Phnom Penh, Kratie
Tonle Sap River 120 Connects Tonle Sap Lake to the Mekong; seasonal flooding Mekong Basin Siem Reap, Kampong Chhnang
Bassac River 200 A distributary of the Mekong; flows through Phnom Penh Mekong Basin Phnom Penh
Stung Sen River 80 Flows into the Tonle Sap; important for irrigation Tonle Sap Basin Kompong Thom
Prek Thnot River 70 Flows through southern Cambodia; important for fishing Mekong Basin Takeo
Stung Treng River 80 Flows into the Mekong; rich in biodiversity Mekong Basin Stung Treng
Rivers in Koh Kong Varies Includes several small rivers; important for local ecosystems Gulf of Thailand Koh Kong

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