- What is the longest river in Suriname?
A) Suriname River
B) Coppename River
C) Maroni River
D) Commewijne River
Answer: A) Suriname River - Which river forms part of the natural border between Suriname and French Guiana?
A) Coppename River
B) Maroni River
C) Suriname River
D) Commewijne River
Answer: B) Maroni River - The Suriname River flows into which body of water?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Caribbean Sea
C) Amazon River
D) Orinoco River
Answer: A) Atlantic Ocean - What is the primary economic use of the rivers in Suriname?
A) Fishing
B) Transportation
C) Agriculture
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - Which river is known for its scenic beauty and is popular for ecotourism?
A) Coppename River
B) Suriname River
C) Maroni River
D) Commewijne River
Answer: C) Maroni River - Which river is the main source of freshwater for Paramaribo, the capital city of Suriname?
A) Commewijne River
B) Suriname River
C) Coppename River
D) Maroni River
Answer: B) Suriname River - The Coppename River is primarily located in which region of Suriname?
A) Northern Suriname
B) Southern Suriname
C) Eastern Suriname
D) Western Suriname
Answer: B) Southern Suriname - Which river has a significant impact on the local biodiversity of Suriname?
A) Commewijne River
B) Suriname River
C) Maroni River
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - The Commewijne River is known for its connection to which agricultural activity?
A) Rice farming
B) Cacao cultivation
C) Sugar cane production
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - Which river is a major tributary of the Suriname River?
A) Coppename River
B) Maroni River
C) Saramacca River
D) Commewijne River
Answer: C) Saramacca River - What is the main environmental concern regarding the rivers in Suriname?
A) Pollution
B) Deforestation
C) Overfishing
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - Which river is known for its rich gold deposits?
A) Maroni River
B) Coppename River
C) Suriname River
D) Commewijne River
Answer: B) Coppename River - The Maroni River is important for which indigenous communities?
A) Arawak
B) Carib
C) Wayana
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - Which river is a popular location for fishing activities in Suriname?
A) Commewijne River
B) Suriname River
C) Coppename River
D) Maroni River
Answer: B) Suriname River - What type of ecosystem is primarily associated with the rivers of Suriname?
A) Savanna
B) Tropical rainforest
C) Desert
D) Tundra
Answer: B) Tropical rainforest - Which river is known for its significant waterfalls and rapids?
A) Suriname River
B) Maroni River
C) Coppename River
D) Commewijne River
Answer: C) Coppename River - The Suriname River is formed by the confluence of which two rivers?
A) Saramacca and Coppename
B) Cottica and Saramacca
C) Tapanahony and Maroni
D) Saramacca and Commewijne
Answer: B) Cottica and Saramacca - Which river has the largest drainage basin in Suriname?
A) Coppename River
B) Suriname River
C) Maroni River
D) Commewijne River
Answer: B) Suriname River - What type of transport is commonly used on the rivers in Suriname?
A) Cargo ships
B) Canoes
C) Ferries
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - Which river is known for its biodiversity, including various fish species?
A) Suriname River
B) Coppename River
C) Maroni River
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - What is the primary cause of flooding in the rivers of Suriname?
A) Heavy rainfall
B) Deforestation
C) Climate change
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - The Commewijne River is formed by the confluence of which rivers?
A) Coppename and Saramacca
B) Suriname and Maroni
C) Cottica and Saramacca
D) Saramacca and Commewijne
Answer: C) Cottica and Saramacca - Which river is a popular site for recreational activities such as kayaking and rafting?
A) Suriname River
B) Coppename River
C) Maroni River
D) Commewijne River
Answer: C) Maroni River - The Maroni River is crucial for the transportation of goods between which two regions?
A) Suriname and Brazil
B) Suriname and French Guiana
C) Suriname and Guyana
D) Suriname and Venezuela
Answer: B) Suriname and French Guiana - Which river is often used for gold mining activities in Suriname?
A) Suriname River
B) Maroni River
C) Coppename River
D) Commewijne River
Answer: C) Coppename River - The rivers in Suriname primarily flow through which type of terrain?
A) Flat plains
B) Mountains
C) Tropical rainforest
D) Desert
Answer: C) Tropical rainforest - What is a major challenge faced by the rivers of Suriname?
A) Invasive species
B) Water scarcity
C) Industrial waste
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - The Coppename River is known for its rich biodiversity, including which type of animal?
A) Dolphins
B) Piranhas
C) Manatees
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - What is the main source of sediment in Suriname’s rivers?
A) Erosion
B) Agriculture
C) Mining activities
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - Which river plays a crucial role in the hydrology of Suriname’s ecosystem?
A) Coppename River
B) Suriname River
C) Maroni River
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
| River Name | Length | Location | Significance |
| Suriname River | Approx. 480 km | Flows from the interior to the Atlantic Ocean | Main river for transportation and water supply. |
| Maroni River | Approx. 500 km | Forms part of the border with French Guiana | Important for indigenous communities and biodiversity. |
| Coppename River | Approx. 400 km | Flows through southern Suriname | Known for gold mining and diverse ecosystems. |
| Commewijne River | Approx. 130 km | Flows into the Atlantic Ocean | Vital for agriculture and fishing activities. |
| Saramacca River | Approx. 150 km | Flows into the Suriname River | Important tributary for irrigation and fishing. |
| Cottica River | Approx. 200 km | Flows through central Suriname | Supports local agriculture and communities. |
| Tapanahony River | Approx. 300 km | Flows through eastern Suriname | Important for the local Wayana indigenous people. |
| Kabalebo River | Approx. 160 km | Flows into the Coppename River | Known for hydroelectric potential and ecotourism. |
| Upper Suriname River | Varies | Flows in the interior of Suriname | Important for transport and access to remote areas. |
| Lower Suriname River | Varies | Flows into the Atlantic Ocean | Supports various economic activities, including fishing. |