MCQs on rivers of Norway

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  • What is the longest river in Norway? A) Glomma B) Namsen C) Drammenselva D) LĂ„gen Answer: A) Glomma
  • The Glomma River flows into which body of water? A) North Sea B) Baltic Sea C) Atlantic Ocean D) Skagerrak Answer: B) Baltic Sea
  • Which river is known as the “Father of Norwegian Rivers”? A) Namsen B) Glomma C) Drammenselva D) LĂ„gen Answer: B) Glomma
  • What is the primary source of the Namsen River? A) Namsfjorden B) Lake Namsvatnet C) Lake SnĂ„savatnet D) Lake Aursunden Answer: B) Lake Namsvatnet
  • Which river is famous for salmon fishing? A) Glomma B) Namsen C) Drammenselva D) LĂ„gen Answer: B) Namsen
  • The Drammenselva River is located in which region of Norway? A) Eastern Norway B) Northern Norway C) Western Norway D) Southern Norway Answer: A) Eastern Norway
  • Which river flows through the city of Oslo? A) Namsen B) Glomma C) Drammenselva D) LĂ„gen Answer: C) Drammenselva
  • What is the approximate length of the Glomma River? A) 500 km B) 600 km C) 700 km D) 800 km Answer: B) 600 km
  • Which river is known for its picturesque waterfalls in Norway? A) Namsen B) LĂ„gen C) Glomma D) Orkla Answer: B) LĂ„gen
  • Which river has its source in the mountains of Hardangervidda? A) Namsen B) Glomma C) LĂ„gen D) Drammenselva Answer: C) LĂ„gen
  • The Orkla River is primarily known for which activity? A) Boating B) Salmon fishing C) Swimming D) Water sports Answer: B) Salmon fishing
  • Which river forms part of the border between Norway and Sweden? A) Glomma B) KlarĂ€lven C) LĂ„gen D) Namsen Answer: B) KlarĂ€lven
  • The river known as “NumedalslĂ„gen” is famous for which of the following? A) Waterfalls B) Hydro power C) Salmon fishing D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which river is significant for its historical importance in the timber trade? A) Glomma B) Namsen C) Drammenselva D) LĂ„gen Answer: A) Glomma
  • The river known for its scenic fjords and valleys is which of the following? A) Namsen B) LĂ„gen C) Sognafjord D) Drammenselva Answer: C) Sognafjord
  • What is the main tributary of the Glomma River? A) Vorma B) Namsen C) Drammenselva D) Orkla Answer: A) Vorma
  • Which river is known for the famous Rjukanfossen waterfall? A) Namsen B) LĂ„gen C) Glomma D) Drammenselva Answer: B) LĂ„gen
  • What is the primary source of the Drammenselva River? A) Lake KrĂžderen B) Lake MjĂžsa C) Lake Tyrifjorden D) Lake Randsfjorden Answer: A) Lake KrĂžderen
  • Which river is the longest in the Agder region of Norway? A) Nidelva B) LĂ„gen C) Glomma D) Orkla Answer: B) LĂ„gen
  • Which river runs through the historic town of RĂžros? A) Glomma B) Namsen C) Orkla D) Drammenselva Answer: C) Orkla
  • The LĂ„gen River is also known by what other name? A) NumedalslĂ„gen B) Namselva C) Sogna D) Glomma Answer: A) NumedalslĂ„gen
  • What type of fish is primarily associated with the Namsen River? A) Trout B) Salmon C) Perch D) Pike Answer: B) Salmon
  • Which river is considered the most important river for hydropower in Norway? A) Glomma B) Namsen C) Drammenselva D) LĂ„gen Answer: A) Glomma
  • What is the main characteristic of the river system in Norway? A) Flat terrain B) Steep gradients C) Wide rivers D) Short rivers Answer: B) Steep gradients
  • Which river is significant for its role in the agricultural irrigation of eastern Norway? A) LĂ„gen B) Namsen C) Glomma D) Orkla Answer: C) Glomma
  • The Surna River is known for which specific feature? A) Deep valleys B) Unique geology C) Salmon fishing D) Scenic landscapes Answer: C) Salmon fishing
  • Which river has the largest drainage basin in Norway? A) Glomma B) Namsen C) LĂ„gen D) Drammenselva Answer: A) Glomma
  • Which river is associated with the town of Geiranger? A) LĂ„gen B) Namsen C) Drammenselva D) Geirangelva Answer: D) Geirangelva
  • What is the primary function of the rivers in Norway? A) Transportation B) Fishing C) Hydro power generation D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
  • The Otra River is primarily located in which region of Norway? A) Western Norway B) Eastern Norway C) Northern Norway D) Southern Norway Answer: A) Western Norway
 
River Name Origin Length Major Tributaries Importance
Glomma GlÄmdal Valley, Østlandet 604 km Vorma, Rauma Longest river in Norway; important for hydroelectric power and agriculture.
Namsen Lake Namsvatnet 230 km Velfjord, GÄssÄa Known for its salmon fishing; vital for local fisheries.
Drammenselva Lake KrĂžderen 200 km Drammenselva River Flows through Drammen; significant for hydroelectricity and recreation.
LÄgen (NumedalslÄgen) Hardangervidda 140 km Rukla, Songa Important for salmon fishing and hydroelectric power.
Orkla Orkdal Valley 100 km Aumunda, HĂ„elva Known for salmon; significant for local ecosystems.
Surna Lake Surnevatnet 90 km Vassdragen, Surna Important for salmon fishing; flows into the Atlantic.
Nidelva Lake Nidelv 80 km TveitÄna Significant for agricultural irrigation; flows through Kristiansand.
BjĂžrnafjorden Fjord region 75 km Tysnes, Austevoll Not a traditional river but significant for local navigation and fishing.
Tana Finland border 100 km Tanaelva Known for its unique salmon populations; significant for indigenous SĂĄmi culture.

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