- What is the longest river in Mozambique? A) Zambezi B) Limpopo C) Ruvuma D) Pungwe Answer: A) Zambezi
- The Zambezi River flows into which body of water? A) Indian Ocean B) Atlantic Ocean C) Mediterranean Sea D) Red Sea Answer: A) Indian Ocean
- Which river forms a part of the border between Mozambique and Tanzania? A) Limpopo B) Ruvuma C) Pungwe D) Save Answer: B) Ruvuma
- The Pungwe River flows into which coastal area of Mozambique? A) Beira B) Maputo C) Nacala D) Quelimane Answer: A) Beira
- Which river is known for its significant hydropower potential in Mozambique? A) Zambezi B) Limpopo C) Ruvuma D) Save Answer: A) Zambezi
- The Limpopo River serves as a boundary between Mozambique and which country? A) Tanzania B) South Africa C) Zambia D) Zimbabwe Answer: B) South Africa
- What is the primary use of the Zambezi River in Mozambique? A) Fishing B) Agriculture C) Hydroelectric power D) Transportation Answer: C) Hydroelectric power
- The Ruvuma River is approximately how long? A) 200 km B) 400 km C) 500 km D) 700 km Answer: C) 500 km
- Which river is significant for its wildlife and biodiversity in Mozambique? A) Zambezi B) Limpopo C) Ruvuma D) Save Answer: C) Ruvuma
- The Save River is a tributary of which larger river? A) Zambezi B) Limpopo C) Ruvuma D) Pungwe Answer: B) Limpopo
- Which river is known for the Cahora Bassa Dam? A) Pungwe B) Zambezi C) Ruvuma D) Limpopo Answer: B) Zambezi
- The Pungwe River is primarily used for which economic activity? A) Mining B) Agriculture C) Fishing D) Tourism Answer: C) Fishing
- Which river flows through the city of Beira? A) Save B) Limpopo C) Pungwe D) Ruvuma Answer: C) Pungwe
- What is the estimated length of the Limpopo River? A) 200 km B) 600 km C) 1,000 km D) 1,200 km Answer: C) 1,000 km
- The Zambezi River is known for its famous waterfall, which is called? A) Victoria Falls B) Angel Falls C) Niagara Falls D) Iguazu Falls Answer: A) Victoria Falls
- Which river is essential for irrigation in the southern regions of Mozambique? A) Save B) Limpopo C) Ruvuma D) Pungwe Answer: B) Limpopo
- The Ruvuma River flows through which national park? A) Gorongosa National Park B) Niassa National Reserve C) Limpopo National Park D) Banhine National Park Answer: B) Niassa National Reserve
- Which river is often referred to as the “River of Life” in Mozambique? A) Limpopo B) Save C) Zambezi D) Pungwe Answer: C) Zambezi
- The Pungwe River is a crucial water source for which city? A) Maputo B) Beira C) Nampula D) Tete Answer: B) Beira
- Which river has the largest drainage basin in Mozambique? A) Zambezi B) Limpopo C) Ruvuma D) Save Answer: A) Zambezi
- What is the main tributary of the Zambezi River in Mozambique? A) Ruvuma B) Shire C) Limpopo D) Pungwe Answer: B) Shire
- Which river is primarily fed by rainfall from the highlands of Mozambique? A) Zambezi B) Ruvuma C) Limpopo D) Save Answer: A) Zambezi
- The Limpopo River is known for which of the following features? A) Floodplain agriculture B) Deforestation C) Urbanization D) None of the above Answer: A) Floodplain agriculture
- Which river is the primary water source for the city of Chimoio? A) Pungwe B) Limpopo C) Ruvuma D) Save Answer: A) Pungwe
- What is the significance of the Zambezi River to the people of Mozambique? A) Cultural heritage B) Source of income C) Transport route D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- The Ruvuma River is important for which aspect of local culture? A) Fishing traditions B) Agricultural practices C) Historical trade routes D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river is associated with significant biodiversity, including hippos and crocodiles? A) Limpopo B) Zambezi C) Pungwe D) Ruvuma Answer: B) Zambezi
- The Save River primarily flows through which region of Mozambique? A) Northern B) Central C) Southern D) Coastal Answer: C) Southern
- Which river is crucial for the fishing industry along the Mozambican coast? A) Pungwe B) Zambezi C) Limpopo D) Save Answer: A) Pungwe
- The Zambezi River is one of the main rivers in which of the following regions? A) Southern Africa B) Northern Africa C) Western Africa D) Eastern Africa Answer: A) Southern Africa
| River Name | Length (km) | Source | Mouth | Significance |
| Zambezi | 2,574 | Zambia | Indian Ocean | Longest river in Mozambique; significant for hydropower and agriculture. |
| Limpopo | 1,750 | South Africa | Indian Ocean | Forms part of the border with South Africa; important for irrigation. |
| Ruvuma | 500 | South of Mozambique | Indian Ocean | Forms part of the border with Tanzania; important for biodiversity. |
| Pungwe | 400 | Eastern Highlands of Mozambique | Indian Ocean | Flows through Beira; significant for agriculture and fishing. |
| Save | 500 | Central Mozambique | Indian Ocean | Important for agriculture and local communities; a tributary of the Limpopo. |
| Shire | 250 | Malawi | Zambezi River | Major tributary of the Zambezi; important for fisheries and transportation. |
| Ziz Rivers | 200 | Central Mozambique | Zambezi River | Known for its palm oases and agriculture. |
| Incomati | 400 | South Africa | Indian Ocean | Significant for hydroelectric power and irrigation; flows through Mozambique. |