- What is the longest river in the Dominican Republic?
- A) Yaque del Norte
- B) Yuna
- C) Ozama
- D) Isabela Answer: A) Yaque del Norte
- Which river flows through the capital city, Santo Domingo?
- A) Yuna
- B) Yaque del Norte
- C) Ozama
- D) Artibonito Answer: C) Ozama
- The Yuna River is primarily known for its connection to which lake?
- A) Lake Enriquillo
- B) Lake Azuey
- C) Lake Santo Domingo
- D) Lake Ocoa Answer: A) Lake Enriquillo
- Which river is the largest in terms of discharge in the Dominican Republic?
- A) Yaque del Norte
- B) Ozama
- C) Artibonito
- D) Yuna Answer: B) Ozama
- What is a significant feature of the Yaque del Norte River?
- A) It is the shortest river.
- B) It flows into the Caribbean Sea.
- C) It is a popular site for whitewater rafting.
- D) It has no tributaries. Answer: C) It is a popular site for whitewater rafting.
- Which river serves as a natural boundary between the Dominican Republic and Haiti?
- A) Artibonito
- B) Yuna
- C) Massacre
- D) Dajabon Answer: A) Artibonito
- What is the primary use of the Yuna River?
- A) Fishing
- B) Hydroelectric power generation
- C) Tourism
- D) Industrial use Answer: B) Hydroelectric power generation
- The Ozama River is significant for its role in which activity?
- A) Agriculture
- B) Tourism
- C) Transportation
- D) Mining Answer: C) Transportation
- Which river is known for its diverse wildlife and ecosystems?
- A) Yaque del Norte
- B) Yuna
- C) Ozama
- D) Artibonito Answer: B) Yuna
- The Artibonito River is also referred to as which other name?
- A) Massacre River
- B) Dajabon River
- C) Yaque River
- D) Haina River Answer: A) Massacre River
- Which river flows primarily through the northern part of the Dominican Republic?
- A) Ozama
- B) Yaque del Norte
- C) Yuna
- D) Artibonito Answer: B) Yaque del Norte
- Which river is known for the scenic “CaĂąon del RĂo Yuna”?
- A) Yuna
- B) Ozama
- C) Yaque del Norte
- D) Artibonito Answer: A) Yuna
- The Haina River is known for its pollution issues. Which industrial activity contributes to this?
- A) Agriculture
- B) Mining
- C) Manufacturing
- D) Fishing Answer: C) Manufacturing
- Which river is a major source of irrigation for agriculture in the Dominican Republic?
- A) Yaque del Norte
- B) Yuna
- C) Ozama
- D) Artibonito Answer: A) Yaque del Norte
- Which river is associated with the historical battle of “Dajabon”?
- A) Yaque del Norte
- B) Artibonito
- C) Dajabon
- D) Yuna Answer: C) Dajabon
- What is the primary ecosystem surrounding the Yuna River?
- A) Desert
- B) Tropical rainforest
- C) Grassland
- D) Tundra Answer: B) Tropical rainforest
- Which river is the second longest in the Dominican Republic?
- A) Yuna
- B) Ozama
- C) Yaque del Norte
- D) Artibonito Answer: A) Yuna
- The RĂo San Juan is a tributary of which major river?
- A) Yaque del Norte
- B) Ozama
- C) Artibonito
- D) Yuna Answer: A) Yaque del Norte
- What is a significant impact of deforestation on Dominican rivers?
- A) Increased fish populations
- B) Improved water quality
- C) Increased sedimentation
- D) Reduced flooding Answer: C) Increased sedimentation
- Which river is primarily located in the southern part of the country?
- A) Yaque del Norte
- B) Ozama
- C) Yuna
- D) Artibonito Answer: B) Ozama
- Which river’s name means “slaughter” in Spanish?
- A) Yaque del Norte
- B) Massacre
- C) Yuna
- D) Artibonito Answer: B) Massacre
- What major city does the Ozama River flow through?
- A) Santiago
- B) Santo Domingo
- C) La Romana
- D) San Pedro de MacorĂs Answer: B) Santo Domingo
- Which river is known for its fertile valleys that support agriculture?
- A) Yaque del Norte
- B) Yuna
- C) Ozama
- D) Artibonito Answer: A) Yaque del Norte
- What is the main environmental concern for the rivers in the Dominican Republic?
- A) Deforestation
- B) Urbanization
- C) Pollution
- D) Overfishing Answer: C) Pollution
- Which river flows through the Cordillera Central mountain range?
- A) Yaque del Norte
- B) Yuna
- C) Ozama
- D) Artibonito Answer: B) Yuna
- The RĂo Haina is important for which type of activity?
- A) Tourism
- B) Fishing
- C) Industrial use
- D) Agriculture Answer: C) Industrial use
- Which river’s basin is primarily used for hydroelectric projects?
- A) Yuna
- B) Yaque del Norte
- C) Ozama
- D) Artibonito Answer: A) Yuna
- What type of fish is commonly found in the rivers of the Dominican Republic?
- A) Salmon
- B) Tilapia
- C) Catfish
- D) Trout Answer: B) Tilapia
- Which river is known for its importance to local fisheries?
- A) Yaque del Norte
- B) Ozama
- C) Yuna
- D) Artibonito Answer: C) Yuna
- The Artibonito River is also an important resource for which of the following?
- A) Urban water supply
- B) Hydroelectric power
- C) Recreational activities
- D) Irrigation Answer: D) Irrigation
| River Name | Length (approx.) | Regions/Provinces | Significance |
| Yaque del Norte | 296 km | Valverde, Santiago | Longest river; crucial for agriculture and irrigation. |
| Yuna | 245 km | Duarte, Monte Plata | Major river for hydroelectric power generation; flows into Lake Enriquillo. |
| Ozama | 80 km | Santo Domingo | Flows through the capital; vital for transportation and water supply. |
| Artibonito | 150 km | La Altagracia, San Juan | Forms part of the border with Haiti; important for agriculture and irrigation. |
| Haina | 27 km | Santo Domingo | Polluted river; significant for industrial use and nearby communities. |
| Nizao | 30 km | Peravia | Known for its scenic beauty; important for local agriculture. |
| RĂo San Juan | 45 km | San Juan | Tributary of Yaque del Norte; important for fishing and local ecosystems. |
| Dajabon | 60 km | DajabĂłn | Forms part of the border with Haiti; important for local agriculture. |
| Cocoa | 15 km | Santiago | Smaller river, significant for local irrigation and recreation. |
| Isabela | 25 km | Puerto Plata | Known for its historical significance; contributes to local ecosystems. |