- What is the longest river in Eswatini?
- A) Usuthu River
- B) Komati River
- C) Mbuluzi River
- D) Ngwavuma River
Answer: A) Usuthu River
- Which river forms part of the border between Eswatini and South Africa?
- A) Mbuluzi River
- B) Komati River
- C) Lusutfu River
- D) Ngwavuma River
Answer: B) Komati River
- The Usuthu River is known for its significance in which activity?
- A) Fishing
- B) Agriculture
- C) Hydroelectric power
- D) Transportation
Answer: C) Hydroelectric power
- Which river is a major tributary of the Komati River?
- A) Ngwavuma River
- B) Mbuluzi River
- C) Lusutfu River
- D) Usuthu River
Answer: A) Ngwavuma River
- The Mbuluzi River is primarily located in which region of Eswatini?
- A) Northern
- B) Southern
- C) Central
- D) Eastern
Answer: B) Southern
- Which river flows through the town of Siteki?
- A) Usuthu River
- B) Komati River
- C) Mbuluzi River
- D) Ngwavuma River
Answer: C) Mbuluzi River
- The Lusutfu River is known for its role in what?
- A) Irrigation
- B) Flood control
- C) Biodiversity
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river is important for the conservation of wetlands in Eswatini?
- A) Usuthu River
- B) Komati River
- C) Mbuluzi River
- D) Ngwavuma River
Answer: A) Usuthu River
- What is the primary source of pollution in Eswatini’s rivers?
- A) Agricultural runoff
- B) Urban development
- C) Industrial waste
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river flows into South Africa before reaching the Indian Ocean?
- A) Usuthu River
- B) Komati River
- C) Mbuluzi River
- D) Ngwavuma River
Answer: B) Komati River
- The Ngwavuma River is also known by what name in South Africa?
- A) Crocodile River
- B) Limpopo River
- C) Sabie River
- D) Mkomazi River
Answer: A) Crocodile River
- Which river is used for fishing and recreational activities in Eswatini?
- A) Usuthu River
- B) Mbuluzi River
- C) Komati River
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the average annual rainfall in the Usuthu River basin?
- A) 300 mm
- B) 500 mm
- C) 800 mm
- D) 1200 mm
Answer: C) 800 mm
- Which river’s catchment area is crucial for the country’s hydroelectric projects?
- A) Usuthu River
- B) Mbuluzi River
- C) Komati River
- D) Ngwavuma River
Answer: A) Usuthu River
- What is the primary agricultural use of the Mbuluzi River?
- A) Livestock grazing
- B) Crop irrigation
- C) Aquaculture
- D) None of the above
Answer: B) Crop irrigation
- Which river is vital for the economy of Eswatini through its fisheries?
- A) Usuthu River
- B) Komati River
- C) Mbuluzi River
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- The Usuthu River is a key water source for which major city in Eswatini?
- A) Mbabane
- B) Manzini
- C) Siteki
- D) Nhlangano
Answer: B) Manzini
- What type of ecosystem is supported by the wetlands along the Usuthu River?
- A) Forest
- B) Savanna
- C) Riparian
- D) Desert
Answer: C) Riparian
- Which river is famous for its picturesque landscapes and biodiversity?
- A) Usuthu River
- B) Mbuluzi River
- C) Komati River
- D) Ngwavuma River
Answer: A) Usuthu River
- The Komati River is a significant source of water for which sector in Eswatini?
- A) Tourism
- B) Agriculture
- C) Industry
- D) Mining
Answer: B) Agriculture
- What major dam is located on the Usuthu River?
- A) Maguga Dam
- B) Nhlangano Dam
- C) Mnjoli Dam
- D) Ndumo Dam
Answer: A) Maguga Dam
- Which river is a tributary of the Usuthu River?
- A) Mbuluzi River
- B) Ngwavuma River
- C) Lusutfu River
- D) Komati River
Answer: C) Lusutfu River
- What is the major environmental challenge faced by rivers in Eswatini?
- A) Deforestation
- B) Climate change
- C) Water scarcity
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river has the largest watershed area in Eswatini?
- A) Usuthu River
- B) Komati River
- C) Mbuluzi River
- D) Ngwavuma River
Answer: A) Usuthu River
- The Mbuluzi River is important for what type of local economy?
- A) Fishing
- B) Tourism
- C) Agriculture
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the predominant land use in the Usuthu River basin?
- A) Urban development
- B) Agriculture
- C) Mining
- D) Conservation
Answer: B) Agriculture
- Which river is critical for the ecological balance in Eswatini?
- A) Komati River
- B) Ngwavuma River
- C) Usuthu River
- D) Mbuluzi River
Answer: C) Usuthu River
- Which river is often used for community recreational activities?
- A) Mbuluzi River
- B) Komati River
- C) Usuthu River
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- What is a common fish species found in Eswatini’s rivers?
- A) Tilapia
- B) Catfish
- C) Trout
- D) All of the above
Answer: A) Tilapia
- Which river’s watershed is home to diverse wildlife?
- A) Usuthu River
- B) Komati River
- C) Mbuluzi River
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
| River Name | Length (approx.) | Region | Significance |
| Usuthu River | 200 km | Central and Eastern | Longest river; important for hydroelectric power and irrigation. |
| Komati River | 300 km | Southern | Forms part of the border with South Africa; significant for agriculture. |
| Mbuluzi River | 144 km | Southern | Key for irrigation and fishing; flows through the Mbuluzi Valley. |
| Ngwavuma River | 140 km | Northeastern | Forms part of the border with South Africa; also known as the Crocodile River. |
| Lusutfu River | 70 km | Central | Important for local ecosystems and irrigation. |
| Tikhuba River | 45 km | Central | Lesser-known river; contributes to local agriculture. |
| Mkhondvo River | 50 km | Central | Significant for fishing and community activities. |