MCQs on rivers of Chad

  • Which is the longest river in Chad?
    • A) Chari River
    • B) Logone River
    • C) Salamat River
    • D) Ouadi River
  • The Chari River flows into which major body of water?
    • A) Lake Chad
    • B) Nile River
    • C) Atlantic Ocean
    • D) Mediterranean Sea
  • Which river forms part of the border between Chad and Cameroon?
    • A) Logone River
    • B) Chari River
    • C) Salamat River
    • D) Ouadi River
  • What is the primary use of the Chari River?
    • A) Mining
    • B) Agriculture
    • C) Industrial use
    • D) Urban development
  • Which river is a major tributary of the Logone River?
    • A) Salamat River
    • B) Chari River
    • C) Ouadi River
    • D) Bahr el Gazel
  • What is a significant environmental issue affecting rivers in Chad?
    • A) Overfishing
    • B) Deforestation
    • C) Desertification
    • D) Urban pollution
  • The Logone River is important for which economic activity?
    • A) Oil extraction
    • B) Timber harvesting
    • C) Fishing
    • D) Mining
  • Which river is known for seasonal flooding?
    • A) Ouadi River
    • B) Salamat River
    • C) Logone River
    • D) Chari River
  • The Salamat River primarily flows through which region of Chad?
    • A) Eastern Chad
    • B) Northern Chad
    • C) Southern Chad
    • D) Western Chad
  • What is the main characteristic of the Ouadi River?
    • A) Permanent flow
    • B) Seasonal flow
    • C) High pollution levels
    • D) Urban settlements
  • Which river is essential for maintaining local livelihoods in Chad?
    • A) Chari River
    • B) Salamat River
    • C) Logone River
    • D) Ouadi River
  • What type of ecosystem is primarily found along the banks of the Logone River?
    • A) Desert
    • B) Wetlands
    • C) Forests
    • D) Grasslands
  • Which river is crucial for irrigation in Chad?
    • A) Salamat River
    • B) Chari River
    • C) Bahr el Gazel
    • D) Ouadi River
  • The Chari River is known for its significance to which city?
    • A) N’Djamena
    • B) Moundou
    • C) Sarh
    • D) Abéché
  • Which river is often impacted by the shrinking of Lake Chad?
    • A) Logone River
    • B) Salamat River
    • C) Chari River
    • D) Ouadi River
  • Which river is a key source of water for both agriculture and drinking in Chad?
    • A) Salamat River
    • B) Logone River
    • C) Bahr el Gazel
    • D) Ouadi River
  • The Logone River is primarily characterized by which type of habitat?
    • A) Urban areas
    • B) Floodplains
    • C) Mountain ranges
    • D) Deserts
  • Which river is known for supporting diverse wildlife?
    • A) Ouadi River
    • B) Chari River
    • C) Logone River
    • D) Salamat River
  • Which river’s watershed is crucial for the economy of Chad?
    • A) Ouadi River
    • B) Chari River
    • C) Salamat River
    • D) Bahr el Gazel
  • What is the primary concern for rivers in Chad regarding climate change?
    • A) Increased rainfall
    • B) Decreased water levels
    • C) Flooding
    • D) Pollution
  • Which river is significant for traditional fishing communities?
    • A) Logone River
    • B) Chari River
    • C) Salamat River
    • D) Ouadi River
  • What is the main characteristic of the Salamat River?
    • A) Permanent flow
    • B) Seasonal flow
    • C) High pollution levels
    • D) Urban settlements
  • Which river plays a vital role in the local ecosystem of Chad?
    • A) Salamat River
    • B) Logone River
    • C) Bahr el Gazel
    • D) Ouadi River
  • What is a major characteristic of the Chari River’s flow?
    • A) Steady flow year-round
    • B) Fluctuating water levels
    • C) Consistent low water levels
    • D) High sediment load
  • The Ouadi River is often dry during which season?
    • A) Rainy season
    • B) Dry season
    • C) Flood season
    • D) Monsoon season
  • Which river’s drainage basin is critical for the livelihoods of local farmers?
    • A) Chari River
    • B) Salamat River
    • C) Logone River
    • D) Ouadi River
  • What is a primary economic activity along the Chari River?
    • A) Oil drilling
    • B) Agriculture
    • C) Mining
    • D) Tourism
  • Which river is essential for the fishing industry in Chad?
    • A) Salamat River
    • B) Logone River
    • C) Ouadi River
    • D) Bahr el Gazel
  • What type of climate primarily affects the rivers in Chad?
    • A) Arid and semi-arid
    • B) Tropical
    • C) Temperate
    • D) Polar
  • The Logone River is known for its contribution to which major natural resource?
    • A) Oil
    • B) Fisheries
    • C) Minerals
    • D) Timber

 

River Name Length (km) Major Features Drainage Basin Notable Locations
Chari River 1,200 Flows into Lake Chad; vital for agriculture and fishing Lake Chad Basin N’Djamena
Logone River 600 Major tributary of the Chari; important for local fishing Lake Chad Basin Moundou
Salamat River 350 Flows through eastern Chad; seasonal river Lake Chad Basin Sarh
Bahr el Gazel 400 Flows into Lake Chad; significant for irrigation Lake Chad Basin Mongo
Ouadi River 200 Seasonal river with fluctuating flow Lake Chad Basin Abéché
Mayo Kebbi River 300 Flows through southern Chad; supports agriculture Lake Chad Basin Laï
Guera River 250 Flows through central Chad; vital for local communities Lake Chad Basin Mongo

 

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