- What is the longest river in East Timor?
- A) Loes River
- B) Manatuto River
- C) Baucau River
- D) Comoro River Answer: B) Manatuto River
- Which river flows through the capital city, Dili?
- A) Loes River
- B) Comoro River
- C) Baucau River
- D) Ermera River Answer: B) Comoro River
- The Loes River is primarily known for its significance to which region?
- A) Baucau
- B) Manatuto
- C) Ermera
- D) Dili Answer: A) Baucau
- Which river is a major source of water for agriculture in East Timor?
- A) Manatuto River
- B) Comoro River
- C) Loes River
- D) Laga River Answer: C) Loes River
- The Baucau River is located in which district?
- A) Baucau
- B) Liquiçá
- C) Viqueque
- D) Manatuto Answer: A) Baucau
- Which river flows into the Timor Sea?
- A) Loes River
- B) Baucau River
- C) Manatuto River
- D) Comoro River Answer: D) Comoro River
- What is the main environmental concern affecting East Timor’s rivers?
- A) Deforestation
- B) Urbanization
- C) Pollution
- D) Overfishing Answer: C) Pollution
- The Laga River is significant for which of the following?
- A) Fishing
- B) Hydroelectric power
- C) Tourism
- D) Agriculture Answer: D) Agriculture
- Which river is known for its scenic beauty and biodiversity?
- A) Manatuto River
- B) Comoro River
- C) Loes River
- D) Baucau River Answer: C) Loes River
- Which river is a tributary of the Comoro River?
- A) Laga River
- B) Loes River
- C) Manatuto River
- D) Ermera River Answer: D) Ermera River
- Which river forms a natural boundary between different regions of East Timor?
- A) Baucau River
- B) Manatuto River
- C) Comoro River
- D) Loes River Answer: B) Manatuto River
- The Timor-Leste government is focused on protecting which aspect of its rivers?
- A) Commercial use
- B) Biodiversity
- C) Industrial development
- D) Urban expansion Answer: B) Biodiversity
- Which river is known for seasonal flooding?
- A) Laga River
- B) Manatuto River
- C) Comoro River
- D) Loes River Answer: A) Laga River
- What is the primary use of the rivers in East Timor?
- A) Industrial
- B) Domestic water supply
- C) Recreation
- D) Agriculture Answer: D) Agriculture
- Which river is important for the local fishing community?
- A) Manatuto River
- B) Baucau River
- C) Comoro River
- D) Loes River Answer: C) Comoro River
- What is a common challenge faced by East Timor’s rivers?
- A) Deforestation
- B) Lack of biodiversity
- C) Water scarcity
- D) Urban runoff Answer: D) Urban runoff
- Which river contributes to the irrigation of rice fields in East Timor?
- A) Manatuto River
- B) Laga River
- C) Baucau River
- D) Comoro River Answer: B) Laga River
- The Ermera River is primarily located in which district?
- A) Dili
- B) Ermera
- C) Liquiçá
- D) Manatuto Answer: B) Ermera
- Which river is considered sacred by local communities?
- A) Loes River
- B) Baucau River
- C) Laga River
- D) Manatuto River Answer: A) Loes River
- What is a significant impact of climate change on East Timor’s rivers?
- A) Increased fish populations
- B) Changes in water flow patterns
- C) Improved water quality
- D) Reduced flooding Answer: B) Changes in water flow patterns
- Which river is important for local agriculture and irrigation systems?
- A) Comoro River
- B) Manatuto River
- C) Loes River
- D) Baucau River Answer: C) Loes River
- The Comoro River is particularly important for which economic activity?
- A) Tourism
- B) Agriculture
- C) Fishing
- D) Industry Answer: B) Agriculture
- Which river experiences significant seasonal variation in water levels?
- A) Laga River
- B) Baucau River
- C) Manatuto River
- D) Loes River Answer: A) Laga River
- Which river’s watershed is a critical area for biodiversity?
- A) Ermera River
- B) Manatuto River
- C) Loes River
- D) Baucau River Answer: C) Loes River
- The Manatuto River is known for supporting which community?
- A) Fishing communities
- B) Agricultural communities
- C) Industrial workers
- D) Urban populations Answer: B) Agricultural communities
- What is the primary source of pollution in East Timor’s rivers?
- A) Agricultural runoff
- B) Industrial waste
- C) Domestic sewage
- D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river is often used for recreational activities such as kayaking?
- A) Comoro River
- B) Manatuto River
- C) Loes River
- D) Laga River Answer: C) Loes River
- The Baucau River is important for which type of habitat?
- A) Urban
- B) Agricultural
- C) Aquatic
- D) Desert Answer: C) Aquatic
- What is a key conservation effort being made for East Timor’s rivers?
- A) Industrial development
- B) Biodiversity protection
- C) Urban expansion
- D) Deforestation Answer: B) Biodiversity protection
- Which river in East Timor is associated with cultural traditions and practices?
- A) Loes River
- B) Manatuto River
- C) Comoro River
- D) Baucau River Answer: A) Loes River
| River Name | Length (approx.) | Region/District | Significance |
| Manatuto River | 80 km | Manatuto | Longest river; crucial for agriculture and irrigation. |
| Comoro River | 25 km | Dili | Flows through the capital; important for water supply and local fishing. |
| Loes River | 40 km | Baucau | Significant for agriculture; known for scenic beauty and biodiversity. |
| Baucau River | 60 km | Baucau | Vital for local ecosystems; important for irrigation. |
| Laga River | 45 km | Baucau | Known for seasonal flooding; important for agriculture. |
| Ermera River | 35 km | Ermera | Supports local agriculture and contributes to irrigation systems. |
| Tirau River | 20 km | Liquiçá | Important for local communities; supports biodiversity. |
| Cailaco River | 15 km | Cova Lima | Smaller river; significant for local water supply. |
| Nero River | 30 km | Aileu | Contributes to irrigation; important for local agriculture. |
| Fatu-Hiva River | 22 km | Viqueque | Known for its natural beauty; supports local ecosystems. |