- What is the longest river in Lesotho?
- A) Senqu River
- B) Orange River
- C) Malibamatso River
- D) Makhaleng River
- Which river is a major tributary of the Orange River?
- A) Senqu River
- B) Malibamatso River
- C) Makhaleng River
- D) Metsi River
- The Malibamatso River flows into which river?
- A) Senqu River
- B) Orange River
- C) Makhaleng River
- D) Hlotse River
- Which river is known for its scenic gorges and valleys?
- A) Orange River
- B) Senqu River
- C) Malibamatso River
- D) Makhaleng River
- What is the primary use of the Orange River in Lesotho?
- A) Irrigation and hydroelectric power
- B) Fishing
- C) Transportation
- D) Recreation
- Which river is important for the local agriculture in Lesotho?
- A) Makhaleng River
- B) Senqu River
- C) Malibamatso River
- D) Hlotse River
- The Makhaleng River is located in which part of Lesotho?
- A) Northern Lesotho
- B) Eastern Lesotho
- C) Southern Lesotho
- D) Central Lesotho
- Which river is known for its seasonal flooding?
- A) Malibamatso River
- B) Orange River
- C) Makhaleng River
- D) Senqu River
- What type of fish is commonly found in the rivers of Lesotho?
- A) Salmon
- B) Trout
- C) Catfish
- D) Carp
- Which river is essential for hydropower generation in Lesotho?
- A) Makhaleng River
- B) Senqu River
- C) Malibamatso River
- D) Hlotse River
- What is a major environmental concern for rivers in Lesotho?
- A) Overfishing
- B) Pollution and soil erosion
- C) Deforestation
- D) Drought
- Which river is crucial for the Lesotho Highlands Water Project?
- A) Malibamatso River
- B) Senqu River
- C) Makhaleng River
- D) Orange River
- What is the length of the Orange River in Lesotho?
- A) 800 km
- B) 600 km
- C) 500 km
- D) 400 km
- The Hlotse River is a tributary of which river?
- A) Makhaleng River
- B) Senqu River
- C) Malibamatso River
- D) Orange River
- Which river serves as a natural border between Lesotho and South Africa?
- A) Malibamatso River
- B) Orange River
- C) Senqu River
- D) Hlotse River
- What type of ecosystem is typically found along the banks of Lesotho’s rivers?
- A) Desert
- B) Riparian
- C) Mountain
- D) Urban
- Which river is known for its recreational activities such as kayaking?
- A) Makhaleng River
- B) Senqu River
- C) Orange River
- D) Malibamatso River
- Which river is important for local communities for fishing and water supply?
- A) Malibamatso River
- B) Makhaleng River
- C) Hlotse River
- D) Senqu River
- What is a common issue affecting the water quality in Lesotho’s rivers?
- A) Invasive species
- B) Agricultural runoff
- C) Urban pollution
- D) Deforestation
- Which river originates in the Drakensberg Mountains?
- A) Orange River
- B) Makhaleng River
- C) Senqu River
- D) Malibamatso River
- What is the ecological status of the Malibamatso River?
- A) Stable
- B) Threatened
- C) Expanding
- D) Protected
- Which river flows through the capital city of Lesotho, Maseru?
- A) Malibamatso River
- B) Senqu River
- C) Makhaleng River
- D) Orange River
- Which river is crucial for maintaining biodiversity in Lesotho?
- A) Orange River
- B) Senqu River
- C) Malibamatso River
- D) Hlotse River
- What is the main concern for conservation along the Senqu River?
- A) Increased tourism
- B) Water management
- C) Agricultural expansion
- D) Industrial development
- Which river is significant for its cultural and historical importance in Lesotho?
- A) Makhaleng River
- B) Senqu River
- C) Orange River
- D) Malibamatso River
- What type of landform is commonly associated with the rivers of Lesotho?
- A) Plateaus
- B) Gorges
- C) Deserts
- D) Plains
- Which river provides water for the Lesotho Highlands Water Project to South Africa?
- A) Makhaleng River
- B) Senqu River
- C) Hlotse River
- D) Malibamatso River
- What is a notable feature of the Senqu River?
- A) Deep canyons
- B) Waterfalls
- C) Long estuaries
- D) Wide floodplains
- Which river is significant for agricultural irrigation in the lowlands of Lesotho?
- A) Malibamatso River
- B) Orange River
- C) Hlotse River
- D) Senqu River
- What is the impact of climate change on rivers in Lesotho?
- A) Increased biodiversity
- B) Altered water flow patterns
- C) Improved water quality
- D) Enhanced fish populations
| River Name | Length (km) | Source | Mouth | Significance |
| Orange River | 2,200 (600 in Lesotho) | Drakensberg Mountains | Atlantic Ocean | Major river for irrigation and hydropower; forms part of the border with South Africa |
| Senqu River | 400 | Lesotho Highlands | Orange River | Longest river in Lesotho, crucial for water supply and hydropower generation |
| Malibamatso River | 100 | Lesotho Highlands | Senqu River | Important for irrigation and local ecosystems |
| Makhaleng River | 150 | Eastern Lesotho | Orange River | Vital for local communities and agriculture |
| Hlotse River | 60 | Central Lesotho | Senqu River | Important for local water supply and agriculture |
| Kotsi River | 70 | Central Lesotho | Senqu River | Significant for biodiversity and irrigation |
| Tsoelike River | 50 | Lesotho Highlands | Orange River | Known for its scenic beauty and ecological importance |