- Which river is the longest in Costa Rica?
- A) Tempisque River
- B) Colorado River
- C) Reventazón River
- D) Tárcoles River
- The Tárcoles River is famous for its population of which animal?
- A) Jaguars
- B) Crocodiles
- C) Manatees
- D) River dolphins
- Which river flows through the Arenal Volcano National Park?
- A) Reventazón River
- B) Arenal River
- C) San Carlos River
- D) Tempisque River
- The Tempisque River is primarily located in which region of Costa Rica?
- A) Guanacaste
- B) Alajuela
- C) San José
- D) Limón
- What is the primary use of the rivers in Costa Rica?
- A) Mining
- B) Agriculture and irrigation
- C) Tourism
- D) Industry
- Which river is known for its white-water rafting opportunities?
- A) Tárcoles River
- B) Colorado River
- C) Pacuare River
- D) Reventazón River
- The San Juan River serves as a natural border between Costa Rica and which country?
- A) Nicaragua
- B) Panama
- C) Honduras
- D) Belize
- Which river is a significant tributary of the Tempisque River?
- A) Reventazón River
- B) Bebedero River
- C) Tárcoles River
- D) Sarapiquí River
- What is the ecological significance of the rivers in Costa Rica?
- A) Urban development
- B) Industrial activities
- C) Biodiversity and ecosystems
- D) Deforestation
- Which river is known for its rich biodiversity and scenic views?
- A) Colorado River
- B) Pacuare River
- C) Tárcoles River
- D) Reventazón River
- The Reventazón River is famous for its hydroelectric power generation.
- A) True
- B) False
- Which river is located near the town of La Fortuna?
- A) Arenal River
- B) Colorado River
- C) Tempisque River
- D) San Carlos River
- What is a major environmental concern for rivers in Costa Rica?
- A) Overfishing
- B) Pollution
- C) Drought
- D) Invasive species
- Which river is a popular destination for eco-tourism in Costa Rica?
- A) Colorado River
- B) Pacuare River
- C) Tárcoles River
- D) San Juan River
- The Sarapiquí River is primarily known for what activity?
- A) Mining
- B) White-water rafting
- C) Fishing
- D) Navigation
- Which river flows into the Gulf of Nicoya?
- A) Tárcoles River
- B) Tempisque River
- C) Colorado River
- D) Reventazón River
- The Colorado River is important for which agricultural product?
- A) Sugar cane
- B) Coffee
- C) Bananas
- D) Pineapples
- Which river is known for its impressive waterfalls?
- A) San Juan River
- B) La Fortuna River
- C) Tárcoles River
- D) Arenal River
- What is the primary source of water for irrigation in Costa Rica?
- A) Lakes
- B) Rivers
- C) Groundwater
- D) Rainwater
- Which river is part of the La Amistad International Park?
- A) Colorado River
- B) San Juan River
- C) Tárcoles River
- D) Pacuare River
- Which river has the largest watershed in Costa Rica?
- A) Tárcoles River
- B) Reventazón River
- C) Tempisque River
- D) Sarapiquí River
- The river known as “Río Cuarto” is a tributary of which major river?
- A) San Carlos River
- B) Colorado River
- C) Tárcoles River
- D) Tempisque River
- Which river is significant for its role in the local fishing industry?
- A) Colorado River
- B) Tárcoles River
- C) Reventazón River
- D) San Juan River
- What is the primary function of the hydroelectric plants on the Reventazón River?
- A) Irrigation
- B) Energy production
- C) Recreation
- D) Water supply
- Which river flows through the Braulio Carrillo National Park?
- A) Tárcoles River
- B) Reventazón River
- C) Sarapiquí River
- D) Colorado River
- Which river is a popular spot for birdwatching and wildlife observation?
- A) San Juan River
- B) Tárcoles River
- C) Tempisque River
- D) Colorado River
- The Pacuare River is known for its challenging rapids.
- A) True
- B) False
- Which river is associated with the Costa Rican rainforest ecosystem?
- A) Colorado River
- B) Tárcoles River
- C) Sarapiquí River
- D) Reventazón River
- What is a major benefit of the rivers in Costa Rica for tourism?
- A) Transportation
- B) Adventure activities
- C) Mining opportunities
- D) Residential development
- Which river is important for both ecological conservation and economic activities?
- A) Tárcoles River
- B) Colorado River
- C) Sarapiquí River
- D) Reventazón River
| River Name | Length (km) | Region | Major Features | Notable Locations |
| Colorado River | 145 | Guanacaste | Important for agriculture; known for its rapids | Bagaces, Liberia |
| Tárcoles River | 111 | Puntarenas | Famous for crocodiles; popular for eco-tourism | Tárcoles |
| Tempisque River | 150 | Guanacaste | Key for irrigation; flows into the Gulf of Nicoya | Nicoya |
| Pacuare River | 108 | Limón | Renowned for white-water rafting; rich biodiversity | Siquirres |
| Reventazón River | 145 | Cartago | Major hydroelectric power source; important for ecosystems | Turrialba |
| Sarapiquí River | 80 | Heredia | Known for eco-tourism and biodiversity; popular for rafting | Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí |
| Arenal River | 30 | Alajuela | Flows through Arenal Volcano National Park | La Fortuna |
| San Juan River | 200 | Northern Region | Forms a natural border with Nicaragua; important for transportation | San Carlos |
| Lamas River | 40 | San José | Supports local agriculture; less known river | San Mateo |
| San Carlos River | 120 | Alajuela | Flows into the San Juan River; important for fishing | La Fortuna |