MCQs on rivers of Finland

  • What is the longest river in Finland?
    • A) Kemijoki
    • B) Oulujoki
    • C) Kemi River
    • D) Tornionjoki
      Answer: A) Kemijoki
  • Which river is known as the “Tornio River” in Finnish?
    • A) Tornionjoki
    • B) Kemi River
    • C) Oulujoki
    • D) Iijoki
      Answer: A) Tornionjoki
  • The Kemi River flows into which body of water?
    • A) Gulf of Bothnia
    • B) Baltic Sea
    • C) Lake Oulu
    • D) Lake Saimaa
      Answer: A) Gulf of Bothnia
  • Which river is the most important for hydroelectric power in Finland?
    • A) Oulujoki
    • B) Kemijoki
    • C) Iijoki
    • D) Vuoksi
      Answer: B) Kemijoki
  • The Oulujoki River is primarily known for which activity?
    • A) Fishing
    • B) Tourism
    • C) Hydropower
    • D) Ice skating
      Answer: C) Hydropower
  • Which river forms part of the border between Finland and Sweden?
    • A) Kemi River
    • B) Tornionjoki
    • C) Oulujoki
    • D) Iijoki
      Answer: B) Tornionjoki
  • What is the primary source of the River Vuoksi?
    • A) Lake Saimaa
    • B) Lake Oulu
    • C) Lake Päijänne
    • D) Lake Inari
      Answer: A) Lake Saimaa
  • Which river flows through the city of Oulu?
    • A) Iijoki
    • B) Kemijoki
    • C) Oulujoki
    • D) Vuoksi
      Answer: C) Oulujoki
  • What type of ecosystem is commonly found along Finnish rivers?
    • A) Tropical rainforest
    • B) Boreal forest
    • C) Savanna
    • D) Desert
      Answer: B) Boreal forest
  • Which river is known for its significant salmon population?
    • A) Kemijoki
    • B) Tornionjoki
    • C) Oulujoki
    • D) Iijoki
      Answer: B) Tornionjoki
  • The Iijoki River is primarily located in which region of Finland?
    • A) Northern Finland
    • B) Southern Finland
    • C) Eastern Finland
    • D) Western Finland
      Answer: A) Northern Finland
  • Which river is famous for its rapids and canoeing opportunities?
    • A) Vuoksi
    • B) Kemijoki
    • C) Iijoki
    • D) Oulujoki
      Answer: C) Iijoki
  • Which river is the main outlet of Lake Saimaa?
    • A) Vuoksi
    • B) Oulujoki
    • C) Kemi River
    • D) Iijoki
      Answer: A) Vuoksi
  • What is the significance of the River Kemi for local communities?
    • A) Drinking water
    • B) Fishing
    • C) Transportation
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which river has the largest watershed in Finland?
    • A) Kemijoki
    • B) Oulujoki
    • C) Vuoksi
    • D) Tornionjoki
      Answer: A) Kemijoki
  • The Ruokolahti River is a tributary of which larger river?
    • A) Vuoksi
    • B) Iijoki
    • C) Oulujoki
    • D) Kemijoki
      Answer: A) Vuoksi
  • Which river is a popular destination for fishing and recreation in Finland?
    • A) Tornionjoki
    • B) Kemi River
    • C) Iijoki
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • What is the main environmental concern for Finnish rivers?
    • A) Pollution
    • B) Deforestation
    • C) Invasive species
    • D) Climate change
      Answer: A) Pollution
  • The River Kemi flows through which Finnish town?
    • A) Rovaniemi
    • B) Oulu
    • C) Kemi
    • D) Tornio
      Answer: C) Kemi
  • What is the main tributary of the Kemijoki River?
    • A) Oulujoki
    • B) Iijoki
    • C) Kitinen
    • D) Vuoksi
      Answer: C) Kitinen
  • Which Finnish river is known for its historical significance in trade?
    • A) Tornionjoki
    • B) Iijoki
    • C) Oulujoki
    • D) Vuoksi
      Answer: A) Tornionjoki
  • The Iijoki River is primarily used for what purpose?
    • A) Hydropower generation
    • B) Fishing
    • C) Recreation
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which river is known for its picturesque landscapes and cultural heritage?
    • A) Oulujoki
    • B) Vuoksi
    • C) Iijoki
    • D) Kemijoki
      Answer: B) Vuoksi
  • What type of fish is commonly found in the Kemi River?
    • A) Trout
    • B) Salmon
    • C) Pike
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • The River Oulujoki flows primarily through which province?
    • A) Lapland
    • B) Oulu
    • C) Southern Finland
    • D) Eastern Finland
      Answer: B) Oulu
  • Which river is part of Finland’s largest lake system?
    • A) Vuoksi
    • B) Oulujoki
    • C) Kemi River
    • D) Tornionjoki
      Answer: A) Vuoksi
  • Which river has a hydroelectric power plant near its mouth?
    • A) Kemijoki
    • B) Iijoki
    • C) Oulujoki
    • D) Vuoksi
      Answer: A) Kemijoki
  • What is the typical climate along Finnish rivers?
    • A) Tropical
    • B) Temperate
    • C) Boreal
    • D) Arctic
      Answer: C) Boreal
  • The Kemi River is significant for which sport?
    • A) Canoeing
    • B) Sailing
    • C) Fishing
    • D) All of the above
      Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which river is part of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve?
    • A) Oulujoki
    • B) Vuoksi
    • C) Kemijoki
    • D) Iijoki
      Answer: B) Vuoksi

 

River Name Length (approx.) Source Mouth Significance
Kemijoki 570 km Kemi (Lapland) Gulf of Bothnia Longest river in Finland; important for hydropower.
Oulujoki 100 km Oulujärvi Gulf of Bothnia Known for hydroelectric power; flows through Oulu.
Tornionjoki 100 km Muonio River Gulf of Bothnia Forms part of the border with Sweden; significant for fishing.
Vuoksi 150 km Lake Saimaa Lake Ladoga (Russia) Major outlet of Lake Saimaa; important for local ecology.
Iijoki 170 km Iijärvi Gulf of Bothnia Known for fishing and hydroelectric power.
Kemi River 160 km Kemi Lake Gulf of Bothnia Supports local ecosystems and agriculture.
Näsijoki 90 km Lake Näsijärvi Gulf of Bothnia Important for water transport and local fisheries.
Päijänne 80 km Lake Päijänne Gulf of Finland Not a river in the traditional sense, but significant for its waterways.
Kivijoki 50 km Kivijärvi Gulf of Bothnia Known for its beautiful landscapes and fishing.
Simojoki 90 km Simojärvi Gulf of Bothnia Important for tourism and local biodiversity.

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