MCQs on rivers of Senegal

  • What is the longest river in Senegal?
    A) Senegal River
    B) Gambia River
    C) Casamance River
    D) Saloum River
    Answer: A) Senegal River
  • Which river forms a natural border between Senegal and Mauritania?
    A) Gambia River
    B) Senegal River
    C) Casamance River
    D) Saloum River
    Answer: B) Senegal River
  • What is the primary tributary of the Senegal River?
    A) Gambia River
    B) Bafing River
    C) Saloum River
    D) Casamance River
    Answer: B) Bafing River
  • Which river is known for its delta, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
    A) Senegal River
    B) Gambia River
    C) Saloum River
    D) Casamance River
    Answer: C) Saloum River
  • What is the main economic activity along the Senegal River?
    A) Mining
    B) Agriculture
    C) Fishing
    D) Tourism
    Answer: C) Fishing
  • Which river flows through the Casamance region of Senegal?
    A) Gambia River
    B) Senegal River
    C) Casamance River
    D) Saloum River
    Answer: C) Casamance River
  • What is the primary source of the Senegal River?
    A) Rainfall
    B) Glacial melt
    C) Underground springs
    D) Lakes
    Answer: A) Rainfall
  • Which city is located near the mouth of the Senegal River?
    A) Dakar
    B) Saint-Louis
    C) Ziguinchor
    D) Tambacounda
    Answer: B) Saint-Louis
  • What is a significant challenge faced by the rivers in Senegal?
    A) Overfishing
    B) Deforestation
    C) Pollution
    D) Seasonal flooding
    Answer: C) Pollution
  • The Gambia River flows primarily through which country?
    A) Senegal
    B) Mauritania
    C) Gambia
    D) Guinea
    Answer: C) Gambia
  • Which river is known for its rich biodiversity and wildlife?
    A) Senegal River
    B) Casamance River
    C) Gambia River
    D) Saloum River
    Answer: D) Saloum River
  • What type of ecosystem is predominantly found in the Senegal River delta?
    A) Desert
    B) Rainforest
    C) Wetland
    D) Savanna
    Answer: C) Wetland
  • Which river serves as a major waterway for transportation in Senegal?
    A) Casamance River
    B) Senegal River
    C) Gambia River
    D) Saloum River
    Answer: B) Senegal River
  • What is the main agricultural product grown in the Senegal River basin?
    A) Coffee
    B) Rice
    C) Cotton
    D) Cocoa
    Answer: B) Rice
  • Which river is a tributary of the Gambia River?
    A) Casamance River
    B) Senegal River
    C) Bafing River
    D) Saloum River
    Answer: C) Bafing River
  • What is the significance of the Saloum River?
    A) Historical trade route
    B) Tourism destination
    C) Biodiversity hotspot
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which river is associated with the historic city of Saint-Louis?
    A) Gambia River
    B) Senegal River
    C) Saloum River
    D) Casamance River
    Answer: B) Senegal River
  • Which river is known for its estuary and mangrove forests?
    A) Gambia River
    B) Saloum River
    C) Senegal River
    D) Casamance River
    Answer: B) Saloum River
  • What is the primary climate affecting the rivers in Senegal?
    A) Tropical rainforest
    B) Arid desert
    C) Tropical savanna
    D) Mediterranean
    Answer: C) Tropical savanna
  • Which river is known for its cultural significance to the local communities?
    A) Senegal River
    B) Gambia River
    C) Casamance River
    D) Saloum River
    Answer: C) Casamance River
  • What is a common fish species found in the Senegal River?
    A) Tilapia
    B) Salmon
    C) Trout
    D) Catfish
    Answer: A) Tilapia
  • Which river has its source in the Fouta Djallon highlands?
    A) Gambia River
    B) Senegal River
    C) Saloum River
    D) Casamance River
    Answer: B) Senegal River
  • What is the main use of the Casamance River?
    A) Hydroelectric power
    B) Irrigation
    C) Recreational activities
    D) Transportation
    Answer: B) Irrigation
  • Which river is primarily located in the southern part of Senegal?
    A) Gambia River
    B) Senegal River
    C) Casamance River
    D) Saloum River
    Answer: C) Casamance River
  • What major city is located at the confluence of the Senegal and Gambia Rivers?
    A) Dakar
    B) Ziguinchor
    C) Banjul
    D) Saint-Louis
    Answer: D) Saint-Louis
  • Which river is critical for maintaining the ecosystem of the Senegal River Delta?
    A) Gambia River
    B) Saloum River
    C) Casamance River
    D) Senegal River
    Answer: D) Senegal River
  • What kind of vegetation is commonly found along the banks of the Senegal River?
    A) Cacti
    B) Mangroves
    C) Deciduous trees
    D) Pine forests
    Answer: B) Mangroves
  • Which river is the second largest in Senegal?
    A) Gambia River
    B) Casamance River
    C) Saloum River
    D) Bafing River
    Answer: B) Casamance River
  • What is the main environmental threat to the rivers in Senegal?
    A) Deforestation
    B) Overfishing
    C) Pollution
    D) Climate change
    Answer: C) Pollution
  • Which river is known for its fishing and agriculture, supporting local communities?
    A) Gambia River
    B) Senegal River
    C) Casamance River
    D) Saloum River
    Answer: B) Senegal River

 

River Name Length Region Significance
Senegal River Approx. 1,086 km Northern Senegal Longest river; forms border with Mauritania; vital for agriculture and fishing
Gambia River Approx. 1,120 km Southern Senegal Flows primarily through The Gambia; important for trade and transportation
Casamance River Approx. 300 km Southern Senegal Major river in the Casamance region; supports agriculture and fishing
Saloum River Approx. 200 km Central Senegal Known for its delta and biodiversity; a UNESCO World Heritage site
Bafing River Approx. 450 km Eastern Senegal Main tributary of the Senegal River; important for local ecosystems
Kouilou River Approx. 200 km Southern Senegal Flows into the Atlantic Ocean; significant for local fisheries
Falaise River Varies Eastern Senegal Seasonal river; contributes to local agriculture and fishing
Tivaouane River Varies Central Senegal Important for irrigation in the surrounding areas
Sine River Approx. 130 km Central Senegal Supports local agriculture and serves as a waterway for communities
Diombos River Varies Southern Senegal Seasonal river; contributes to the wetlands of the region

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