- What is the longest river in Guyana?
- A) Rupununi River
- B) Essequibo River
- C) Berbice River
- D) Demerara River Answer: B) Essequibo River
- Which river is the largest tributary of the Essequibo River?
- A) Rupununi River
- B) Berbice River
- C) Takutu River
- D) Potaro River Answer: A) Rupununi River
- The Demerara River flows into which body of water?
- A) Atlantic Ocean
- B) Caribbean Sea
- C) Essequibo River
- D) Orinoco River Answer: A) Atlantic Ocean
- Which river is known for its scenic waterfalls, including Kaieteur Falls?
- A) Potaro River
- B) Rupununi River
- C) Essequibo River
- D) Berbice River Answer: A) Potaro River
- The Berbice River is primarily located in which region of Guyana?
- A) Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
- B) East Berbice-Corentyne
- C) Demerara-Mahaica
- D) Pomeroon-Supenaam Answer: B) East Berbice-Corentyne
- Which river forms part of the border between Guyana and Brazil?
- A) Rupununi River
- B) Essequibo River
- C) Berbice River
- D) Demerara River Answer: A) Rupununi River
- What is the primary economic activity along the Berbice River?
- A) Agriculture
- B) Fishing
- C) Timber
- D) Mining Answer: B) Fishing
- Which river is known for its blackwater and clearwater ecosystems?
- A) Essequibo River
- B) Rupununi River
- C) Demerara River
- D) Berbice River Answer: B) Rupununi River
- The Potaro River is significant for which type of tourism?
- A) Eco-tourism
- B) Cultural tourism
- C) Adventure tourism
- D) Historical tourism Answer: A) Eco-tourism
- Which river is a major source of freshwater for agriculture in Guyana?
- A) Demerara River
- B) Essequibo River
- C) Berbice River
- D) Rupununi River Answer: B) Essequibo River
- The Takutu River is primarily a tributary of which river?
- A) Essequibo River
- B) Rupununi River
- C) Berbice River
- D) Demerara River Answer: B) Rupununi River
- Which river is known for its rich biodiversity, including various fish species?
- A) Essequibo River
- B) Potaro River
- C) Demerara River
- D) Berbice River Answer: A) Essequibo River
- The Demerara River is an important route for which type of transportation?
- A) Road transport
- B) Rail transport
- C) River transport
- D) Air transport Answer: C) River transport
- Which of the following rivers has significant historical importance in Guyana?
- A) Rupununi River
- B) Berbice River
- C) Essequibo River
- D) Potaro River Answer: B) Berbice River
- The Essequibo River is known for which of the following features?
- A) Largest river in the country
- B) Numerous islands
- C) Rich in gold deposits
- D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the primary threat to the rivers in Guyana?
- A) Pollution
- B) Deforestation
- C) Climate change
- D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river is part of the Guyana Shield region?
- A) Rupununi River
- B) Demerara River
- C) Berbice River
- D) Essequibo River Answer: D) Essequibo River
- The Rupununi River is known for its cultural significance to which indigenous people?
- A) Arawak
- B) Carib
- C) Wapishana
- D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river has several important waterfalls, including the Kato Falls?
- A) Potaro River
- B) Essequibo River
- C) Rupununi River
- D) Berbice River Answer: A) Potaro River
- The Berbice River is an important waterway for which agricultural product?
- A) Rice
- B) Sugar
- C) Bananas
- D) Cocoa Answer: B) Sugar
- Which river is known for its seasonal floodplains?
- A) Essequibo River
- B) Demerara River
- C) Rupununi River
- D) Berbice River Answer: C) Rupununi River
- The Essequibo River is vital for which industry in Guyana?
- A) Oil and gas
- B) Fishing
- C) Tourism
- D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river has a significant role in the history of colonial trade in Guyana?
- A) Berbice River
- B) Demerara River
- C) Essequibo River
- D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the main environmental concern for rivers in Guyana?
- A) Invasive species
- B) Pollution
- C) Deforestation
- D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river is associated with the Guyana Wildlife Conservation Management?
- A) Essequibo River
- B) Rupununi River
- C) Demerara River
- D) Berbice River Answer: B) Rupununi River
- Which river is crucial for supporting local fishing communities?
- A) Essequibo River
- B) Demerara River
- C) Berbice River
- D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- The Takutu River is a tributary of which major river system?
- A) Essequibo River
- B) Rupununi River
- C) Demerara River
- D) Berbice River Answer: B) Rupununi River
- Which of the following rivers has been impacted by gold mining activities?
- A) Essequibo River
- B) Potaro River
- C) Demerara River
- D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the ecological significance of the Rupununi River?
- A) Biodiversity hotspot
- B) Carbon storage
- C) Water filtration
- D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- The Demerara River is known for its connection to which major city?
- A) Georgetown
- B) Linden
- C) Anna Regina
- D) New Amsterdam Answer: A) Georgetown
| River Name | Length (approx.) | Source | Mouth | Significance |
| Essequibo River | 1,010 km | Pakaraima Mountains | Atlantic Ocean | Longest river; vital for transportation and fishing. |
| Demerara River | 346 km | Wakkerstroom Mountains | Atlantic Ocean | Important for shipping and commerce; flows through Georgetown. |
| Berbice River | 250 km | Central Guyana | Atlantic Ocean | Significant for agriculture and fishing; historically important. |
| Rupununi River | 600 km | Kanuku Mountains | Essequibo River | Important for biodiversity and local indigenous communities. |
| Potaro River | 170 km | Pakaraima Mountains | Essequibo River | Known for Kaieteur Falls; important for eco-tourism. |
| Corentyne River | 225 km | Guyana-Brazil border | Atlantic Ocean | Forms part of the border with Suriname; significant for trade. |
| Takutu River | 240 km | Brazil | Rupununi River | Important for cross-border trade with Brazil. |
| Cuyuni River | 150 km | Guyana Shield | Essequibo River | Known for gold mining; important for local communities. |
| Mazaruni River | 300 km | Guyana Shield | Essequibo River | Significant for transportation and mining activities. |