MCQs on rivers of Canada

  1. Which is the longest river in Canada?
    • A) Columbia River
    • B) Saskatchewan River
    • C) Mackenzie River
    • D) Ottawa River
  2. The St. Lawrence River connects the Great Lakes to which body of water?
    • A) Atlantic Ocean
    • B) Gulf of St. Lawrence
    • C) Hudson Bay
    • D) Bering Sea
  3. Which river flows through the capital city of Canada, Ottawa?
    • A) Saskatchewan River
    • B) Ottawa River
    • C) Fraser River
    • D) Yukon River
  4. What is the primary source of the Fraser River?
    • A) Great Bear Lake
    • B) Fraser Glacier
    • C) Lake Ontario
    • D) Lake Winnipeg
  5. Which river is known for its significant salmon run?
    • A) Fraser River
    • B) Mackenzie River
    • C) Ottawa River
    • D) Athabasca River
  6. The Yukon River flows primarily through which territory?
    • A) British Columbia
    • B) Yukon
    • C) Alberta
    • D) Manitoba
  7. Which river forms part of the border between Canada and the United States?
    • A) Ottawa River
    • B) St. Croix River
    • C) Columbia River
    • D) Saskatchewan River
  8. What is the main purpose of the Mackenzie River?
    • A) Tourism
    • B) Transportation
    • C) Agriculture
    • D) Hydroelectric power
  9. Which river is famous for its whitewater rapids and attracts many adventure seekers?
    • A) Ottawa River
    • B) Kicking Horse River
    • C) South Saskatchewan River
    • D) Athabasca River
  10. What is the major environmental concern for rivers in Canada?
    • A) Overfishing
    • B) Invasive species
    • C) Pollution
    • D) Deforestation
  11. The Columbia River is an important waterway for which type of resource?
    • A) Natural gas
    • B) Coal
    • C) Hydroelectric power
    • D) Oil
  12. Which river is a major tributary of the Mackenzie River?
    • A) Peace River
    • B) Athabasca River
    • C) Slave River
    • D) Liard River
  13. The Assiniboine River flows primarily through which province?
    • A) Manitoba
    • B) Saskatchewan
    • C) Alberta
    • D) Ontario
  14. Which river is known for the Nahanni National Park Reserve?
    • A) Yukon River
    • B) Nahanni River
    • C) Mackenzie River
    • D) Athabasca River
  15. What is the primary economic use of the Ottawa River?
    • A) Fishing
    • B) Agriculture
    • C) Hydroelectric power
    • D) Transportation
  16. Which river is famous for its stunning canyons and scenic landscapes?
    • A) Bow River
    • B) North Saskatchewan River
    • C) South Saskatchewan River
    • D) Peace River
  17. Which river runs through Calgary, Alberta?
    • A) Bow River
    • B) Oldman River
    • C) Elbow River
    • D) Red Deer River
  18. The Churchill River is located in which Canadian province?
    • A) Alberta
    • B) Manitoba
    • C) Saskatchewan
    • D) British Columbia
  19. Which river is a major source of drinking water for many Canadians?
    • A) Mackenzie River
    • B) Fraser River
    • C) Ottawa River
    • D) Columbia River
  20. Which river is primarily used for shipping in the Great Lakes region?
    • A) Ottawa River
    • B) Assiniboine River
    • C) St. Lawrence River
    • D) Saskatchewan River
  21. Which river’s watershed is one of the largest in North America?
    • A) Mackenzie River
    • B) Columbia River
    • C) Yukon River
    • D) Saskatchewan River
  22. What is the primary challenge facing the Columbia River Basin?
    • A) Low water levels
    • B) Flooding
    • C) Water management
    • D) Pollution
  23. Which river is known for its unique ecosystems and diverse wildlife?
    • A) Ottawa River
    • B) Mackenzie River
    • C) Fraser River
    • D) South Saskatchewan River
  24. The Athabasca River is known for which major oil resource?
    • A) Crude oil
    • B) Oil sands
    • C) Natural gas
    • D) Coal
  25. Which river has the largest drainage basin in Canada?
    • A) St. Lawrence River
    • B) Columbia River
    • C) Mackenzie River
    • D) Yukon River
  26. Which river runs through the city of Regina?
    • A) Assiniboine River
    • B) Wascana Creek
    • C) North Saskatchewan River
    • D) South Saskatchewan River
  27. Which river is known for its ancient rock carvings along its banks?
    • A) Athabasca River
    • B) Fraser River
    • C) Bow River
    • D) Ottawa River
  28. Which river is often referred to as the “river of the north”?
    • A) Mackenzie River
    • B) Yukon River
    • C) Churchill River
    • D) Peace River
  29. What is the primary characteristic of the North Saskatchewan River?
    • A) Scenic beauty
    • B) High water levels
    • C) Pollution issues
    • D) Flooding risk
  30. Which river is an important cultural landmark for Indigenous peoples in Canada?
    • A) Columbia River
    • B) Ottawa River
    • C) Fraser River
    • D) Mackenzie River

 

River Name Length (km) Major Features Drainage Basin Notable Locations
Mackenzie River 1,738 Longest river in Canada; important for transport Arctic Ocean Fort Simpson, Inuvik
St. Lawrence River 1,197 Connects Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean Gulf of St. Lawrence Montreal, Quebec City
Fraser River 1,375 Known for salmon runs; vital for agriculture Pacific Ocean Vancouver, Hope
Yukon River 3,190 Flows through Yukon Territory; historical gold rush route Bering Sea Whitehorse, Dawson City
Columbia River 2,000 Major hydroelectric power source; rich in biodiversity Pacific Ocean Revelstoke, Castlegar
Ottawa River 1,271 Flows through Ottawa; important for hydroelectricity St. Lawrence River Ottawa, Gatineau
Assiniboine River 1,070 Important for agriculture; flows through Manitoba Hudson Bay Winnipeg
Saskatchewan River 550 Flows through Saskatchewan; supports irrigation Hudson Bay Saskatoon, Prince Albert
Churchill River 560 Known for wildlife; important for hydroelectric projects Hudson Bay La Ronge
Athabasca River 1,231 Flows through Alberta; associated with oil sands Mackenzie River Jasper, Fort McMurray
South Saskatchewan River 600 Key water source for agriculture; flows through Alberta and Saskatchewan Hudson Bay Saskatoon

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