MCQs on rivers of Cameroon

  1. Which is the longest river in Cameroon?
    • A) Wouri River
    • B) Sanaga River
    • C) Nyong River
    • D) Logone River
  2. The Sanaga River is a major tributary of which river?
    • A) Wouri River
    • B) Atlantic Ocean
    • C) Logone River
    • D) Benue River
  3. Which river flows through the city of Douala?
    • A) Sanaga River
    • B) Wouri River
    • C) Nyong River
    • D) Dja River
  4. What is the primary economic use of the rivers in Cameroon?
    • A) Agriculture
    • B) Mining
    • C) Tourism
    • D) Fishing
  5. The Logone River forms part of the border between Cameroon and which country?
    • A) Chad
    • B) Nigeria
    • C) Central African Republic
    • D) Gabon
  6. Which river is known for its biodiversity and rich ecosystems?
    • A) Wouri River
    • B) Dja River
    • C) Sanaga River
    • D) Nyong River
  7. Which river is an important source of fish for local communities?
    • A) Wouri River
    • B) Sanaga River
    • C) Logone River
    • D) Benue River
  8. Which river is famous for its waterfalls, particularly the Ekom-Nkam Falls?
    • A) Nkam River
    • B) Nyong River
    • C) Dja River
    • D) Sanaga River
  9. The Nyong River is a tributary of which river?
    • A) Sanaga River
    • B) Wouri River
    • C) Logone River
    • D) Benue River
  10. What is the main environmental challenge faced by rivers in Cameroon?
    • A) Low water levels
    • B) Erosion
    • C) Pollution
    • D) Deforestation
  11. Which river flows into the Atlantic Ocean?
    • A) Wouri River
    • B) Sanaga River
    • C) Logone River
    • D) Dja River
  12. Which river is important for transportation in Cameroon?
    • A) Dja River
    • B) Sanaga River
    • C) Nyong River
    • D) Wouri River
  13. The Dja River is known for its role in which national park?
    • A) Waza National Park
    • B) Korup National Park
    • C) Dja Wildlife Reserve
    • D) Boumba-Bek National Park
  14. Which river is used for hydroelectric power generation in Cameroon?
    • A) Wouri River
    • B) Sanaga River
    • C) Logone River
    • D) Nyong River
  15. Which river has a significant number of fishing communities along its banks?
    • A) Logone River
    • B) Wouri River
    • C) Dja River
    • D) Nkam River
  16. Which river basin is crucial for agriculture in Cameroon?
    • A) Sanaga River Basin
    • B) Logone River Basin
    • C) Nyong River Basin
    • D) Benue River Basin
  17. The Wouri River is an important outlet for which city?
    • A) Yaoundé
    • B) Douala
    • C) Bamenda
    • D) Garoua
  18. Which river is a source of irrigation for rice farming in Cameroon?
    • A) Logone River
    • B) Wouri River
    • C) Nyong River
    • D) Dja River
  19. Which river flows through the Adamawa region of Cameroon?
    • A) Logone River
    • B) Sanaga River
    • C) Dja River
    • D) Wouri River
  20. What type of ecosystem is primarily found along the Sanaga River?
    • A) Desert
    • B) Wetlands
    • C) Forest
    • D) Urban areas
  21. Which river has historical significance for trade routes in Cameroon?
    • A) Sanaga River
    • B) Wouri River
    • C) Nyong River
    • D) Logone River
  22. Which river is associated with the Campo Ma’an National Park?
    • A) Logone River
    • B) Dja River
    • C) Wouri River
    • D) Sanaga River
  23. Which river is the primary source of water for the city of Yaoundé?
    • A) Logone River
    • B) Nyong River
    • C) Sanaga River
    • D) Dja River
  24. Which river experiences seasonal flooding that supports agriculture?
    • A) Logone River
    • B) Wouri River
    • C) Dja River
    • D) Nkam River
  25. Which river is crucial for the livelihoods of the Mbororo people in Cameroon?
    • A) Sanaga River
    • B) Logone River
    • C) Nyong River
    • D) Wouri River
  26. What is the main feature of the Sanaga River’s course?
    • A) Rapids
    • B) Meanders
    • C) Waterfalls
    • D) Dams
  27. The river basin that includes the Dja River is recognized for what?
    • A) Urban development
    • B) Biodiversity
    • C) Mining resources
    • D) Tourism
  28. Which river is known for its scenic landscapes and is popular among tourists?
    • A) Wouri River
    • B) Dja River
    • C) Nyong River
    • D) Sanaga River
  29. Which river serves as a boundary between different ethnic groups in Cameroon?
    • A) Nyong River
    • B) Logone River
    • C) Wouri River
    • D) Sanaga River
  30. The river known for its unique fishing techniques by local communities is:
    • A) Dja River
    • B) Wouri River
    • C) Sanaga River
    • D) Nyong River
River Name Length (km) Major Features Drainage Basin Notable Locations
Sanaga River 1,800 Longest river in Cameroon; vital for transport Atlantic Ocean Yaoundé, Ekom-Nkam Falls
Wouri River 150 Flows through Douala; important for trade Atlantic Ocean Douala
Logone River 400 Forms part of the border with Chad; seasonal flooding Lake Chad Basin Yagoua, Bongor
Nyong River 360 Flows into the Wouri; important for irrigation Atlantic Ocean Yaoundé
Dja River 250 Flows through the Dja Wildlife Reserve; rich in biodiversity Congo Basin Dja Wildlife Reserve
Nkam River 120 Known for waterfalls; contributes to local agriculture Atlantic Ocean Ekom-Nkam
Bénoué River 720 A major tributary of the Niger River; supports agriculture Niger River Basin Garoua
Mefou River 80 Flows through the Mefou and Afamba Wildlife Reserves Atlantic Ocean Mefou Wildlife Reserve

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