- What is the longest river in Papua New Guinea? A) Sepik River B) Fly River C) Ramu River D) Markham River Answer: A) Sepik River
- Which river is known for its extensive wetlands and biodiversity? A) Ramu River B) Fly River C) Kaimai River D) Purari River Answer: B) Fly River
- The Sepik River flows primarily through which region of Papua New Guinea? A) Highlands B) Western Province C) East Sepik Province D) Morobe Province Answer: C) East Sepik Province
- What is the primary use of the Fly River? A) Hydroelectric power B) Transportation C) Agriculture D) Fishing Answer: B) Transportation
- Which river is significant for gold mining activities in Papua New Guinea? A) Sepik River B) Ramu River C) Markham River D) Mambare River Answer: B) Ramu River
- Which river is the largest by discharge in Papua New Guinea? A) Sepik River B) Fly River C) Purari River D) Sarawaget River Answer: B) Fly River
- The Ramu River is located in which province of Papua New Guinea? A) Eastern Highlands Province B) Western Highlands Province C) Morobe Province D) Madang Province Answer: C) Morobe Province
- Which river forms part of the boundary between Papua New Guinea and Indonesia? A) Sepik River B) Fly River C) Purari River D) Irian River Answer: B) Fly River
- What is a common activity along the Sepik River? A) White-water rafting B) Canoeing C) Fishing D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river is known for its scenic gorges and waterfalls? A) Markham River B) Purari River C) Sepik River D) Ramu River Answer: B) Purari River
- The Markham River is primarily located in which province? A) Madang Province B) East Sepik Province C) Western Province D) Morobe Province Answer: D) Morobe Province
- Which river is the main source of irrigation for agriculture in the Highlands? A) Sepik River B) Ramu River C) Purari River D) Fly River Answer: B) Ramu River
- What type of ecosystem is primarily found along the rivers of Papua New Guinea? A) Desert B) Tropical rainforest C) Tundra D) Grassland Answer: B) Tropical rainforest
- Which river is famous for the traditional art of bilum weaving? A) Sepik River B) Fly River C) Ramu River D) Sarawaget River Answer: A) Sepik River
- What is a significant environmental concern for the rivers of Papua New Guinea? A) Deforestation B) Mining pollution C) Overfishing D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river is known for its large tidal fluctuations? A) Sepik River B) Fly River C) Purari River D) Ramu River Answer: B) Fly River
- What kind of fish is commonly found in the Sepik River? A) Salmon B) Barramundi C) Trout D) Catfish Answer: B) Barramundi
- Which river is important for traditional cultural practices of the local communities? A) Fly River B) Sepik River C) Ramu River D) Markham River Answer: B) Sepik River
- Which river has a notable feature of braided channels? A) Purari River B) Ramu River C) Fly River D) Sepik River Answer: C) Fly River
- What type of traditional transportation is commonly used on the Sepik River? A) Canoes B) Ferries C) Barges D) Motorboats Answer: A) Canoes
- Which river’s watershed supports the largest rainforest area in Papua New Guinea? A) Ramu River B) Fly River C) Sepik River D) Purari River Answer: B) Fly River
- The Purari River flows into which body of water? A) Coral Sea B) Solomon Sea C) Bismarck Sea D) Pacific Ocean Answer: A) Coral Sea
- Which river is a significant habitat for crocodiles? A) Sepik River B) Fly River C) Ramu River D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- What is a key characteristic of the Ramu River’s geography? A) Mountainous terrain B) Lowland swamps C) Coastal plains D) Alluvial valleys Answer: A) Mountainous terrain
- Which river is known for its cultural significance among the indigenous people of Papua New Guinea? A) Sepik River B) Ramu River C) Fly River D) Markham River Answer: A) Sepik River
- What is the main agricultural product supported by the Ramu River? A) Rice B) Cocoa C) Coffee D) Oil palm Answer: D) Oil palm
- Which river is associated with various species of endemic fish? A) Sepik River B) Fly River C) Ramu River D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- What environmental issue affects the Fly River due to mining activities? A) Sedimentation B) Mercury contamination C) Deforestation D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river’s basin is known for its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage? A) Sepik River B) Ramu River C) Purari River D) Fly River Answer: A) Sepik River
- The Markham River is primarily used for which activity? A) Tourism B) Fishing C) Agriculture D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
| River Name | Origin | Length | Major Features | Significance |
| Sepik River | Central Highlands | ~ 1,126 km | Flows through swamps and rainforests | Longest river in PNG; rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage |
| Fly River | Western Highlands | ~ 1,050 km | Forms a large delta; extensive wetlands | Largest by discharge; crucial for transportation and ecology |
| Ramu River | Eastern Highlands | ~ 600 km | Flows through fertile plains | Important for agriculture and mining activities |
| Purari River | Central Highlands | ~ 210 km | Flows into the Coral Sea; notable for gorges | Supports hydroelectric projects; rich in biodiversity |
| Markham River | Eastern Highlands | ~ 100 km | Flows through a broad valley | Important for agriculture and local transportation |
| Mambare River | Oro Province | ~ 80 km | Flows into the Solomon Sea | Key for local fishing and agriculture |
| Sepik-Ramu River | Merging of Sepik and Ramu | ~ 200 km | Major tributary system | Vital for ecosystems and local communities |
| Waria River | Morobe Province | ~ 60 km | Flows through mountainous terrain | Supports agriculture and provides water resources |
| Gulf River | Southern Highlands | ~ 120 km | Flows into the Gulf of Papua | Important for local fisheries and transportation |
| Goroka River | Eastern Highlands | ~ 50 km | Flows through Goroka town | Supplies water for local communities and agriculture |