- What is the longest river in Mali?
- A) Niger River
- B) Senegal River
- C) Bani River
- D) Niger River
- Which river flows through the capital city of Bamako?
- A) Bani River
- B) Senegal River
- C) Niger River
- D) Baoulé River
- Which river forms part of the border between Mali and Senegal?
- A) Bani River
- B) Niger River
- C) Senegal River
- D) Baoulé River
- What is the main use of the Niger River in Mali?
- A) Hydropower generation
- B) Transportation and irrigation
- C) Recreational activities
- D) Fishing
- Which river is a tributary of the Niger River?
- A) Senegal River
- B) Baoulé River
- C) Bani River
- D) Gambia River
- What is the approximate length of the Niger River?
- A) 2,500 km
- B) 4,180 km
- C) 3,000 km
- D) 1,000 km
- Which river is shared between Mali, Guinea, and Senegal?
- A) Niger River
- B) Senegal River
- C) Bani River
- D) Baoulé River
- What is the significance of the Senegal River to Mali?
- A) It is important for agriculture and irrigation.
- B) It is used for fishing.
- C) It is a tourist destination.
- D) It is a source of hydroelectric power.
- Which river in Mali is known for its seasonal flooding, which supports farming?
- A) Niger River
- B) Bani River
- C) Senegal River
- D) Baoulé River
- What is the largest tributary of the Niger River in Mali?
- A) Senegal River
- B) Gambia River
- C) Bani River
- D) Baoulé River
- Which river basin covers a significant portion of Mali’s land area?
- A) Gambia River basin
- B) Niger River basin
- C) Senegal River basin
- D) Baoulé River basin
- The Inner Niger Delta, a critical wetland region, is located along which river?
- A) Senegal River
- B) Niger River
- C) Bani River
- D) Baoulé River
- What is the main economic activity associated with the Niger River in Mali?
- A) Agriculture and fishing
- B) Tourism
- C) Hydropower generation
- D) Industrial use
- Which of the following rivers does not flow through Mali?
- A) Niger River
- B) Senegal River
- C) Volta River
- D) Bani River
- The Senegal River is fed by which two tributaries in Mali?
- A) Bani and Baoulé Rivers
- B) Bakoye and Bafing Rivers
- C) Niger and Gambia Rivers
- D) Gambia and Bani Rivers
- Which river is responsible for the major flooding in Mali’s agricultural regions?
- A) Senegal River
- B) Niger River
- C) Bani River
- D) Baoulé River
- What is the main source of water for the Inner Niger Delta?
- A) Baoulé River
- B) Senegal River
- C) Niger River
- D) Gambia River
- Which river supports the traditional farming and fishing practices in Mali?
- A) Niger River
- B) Senegal River
- C) Bani River
- D) Gambia River
- What is the largest wetland area along the Niger River in Mali?
- A) Baoulé River delta
- B) Inner Niger Delta
- C) Senegal River delta
- D) Bani River delta
- The Taoussa Dam project is located on which river?
- A) Senegal River
- B) Bani River
- C) Niger River
- D) Baoulé River
- Which river in Mali is crucial for irrigating rice fields?
- A) Senegal River
- B) Niger River
- C) Baoulé River
- D) Bani River
- Which river serves as the primary source of drinking water for many communities in Mali?
- A) Senegal River
- B) Baoulé River
- C) Niger River
- D) Gambia River
- Which river in Mali flows through the city of Mopti?
- A) Senegal River
- B) Baoulé River
- C) Bani River
- D) Gambia River
- The Niger River flows through how many countries, including Mali?
- A) 5
- B) 9
- C) 3
- D) 7
- What is the main challenge faced by rivers in Mali?
- A) Overfishing
- B) Pollution and drought
- C) Industrial development
- D) Water quality
- Which river is a significant contributor to Maliâs hydropower potential?
- A) Bani River
- B) Niger River
- C) Senegal River
- D) Gambia River
- Which river is associated with traditional Malian boats called “pinasses”?
- A) Senegal River
- B) Niger River
- C) Bani River
- D) Gambia River
- Which river is responsible for sustaining Maliâs inland fisheries?
- A) Senegal River
- B) Baoulé River
- C) Niger River
- D) Bani River
- What major city in Mali is located on the Niger River?
- A) Kayes
- B) Bamako
- C) Sikasso
- D) Timbuktu
- What is the role of the Niger River in the trans-Saharan trade routes?
- A) It served as a transportation and trading route.
- B) It was used for irrigation.
- C) It generated hydroelectric power.
- D) It supplied water for gold mining.
| River Name | Length (km) | Location | Mouth | Significance |
| Niger River | 4,180 | Across Mali | Gulf of Guinea | Longest river in Mali; crucial for transportation, agriculture, and fishing |
| Senegal River | 1,086 | Forms part of the border with Senegal | Atlantic Ocean | Important for irrigation and agriculture; forms part of the border with Senegal |
| Bani River | 600 | Central Mali | Niger River | Major tributary of the Niger; vital for agriculture and fishing |
| Kou River | 150 | Near the Niger River | Niger River | Known for its seasonal flooding; supports local agriculture |
| Bakoye River | 300 | Western Mali | Senegal River | A tributary of the Senegal River; important for local irrigation |
| Bafing River | 350 | Western Mali | Senegal River | Contributes to the Senegal River; significant for fishing and transport |
| Timbuktu River | 250 | Timbuktu region | Niger River | Supports local fishing and transportation |
| Faleme River | 650 | Southeastern Mali | Senegal River | Forms part of the border with Guinea; important for agriculture |