MCQs on rivers of Sweden

What is the longest river in Sweden? A) Göta älv B) Klarälven C) Luleå River D) Torne River Answer: B) Klarälven
Which river flows through Stockholm and is known for its beautiful archipelago? A) Ume River B) Söderström C) Göta älv D) Indalsälven Answer: B) Söderström
Which river forms part of the natural border between Sweden and Finland? A) Torne River B) Lule River C) Klarälven D) Indalsälven Answer: A) Torne River
The Göta älv river is significant for which city in Sweden? A) Umeå B) Gothenburg C) Malmö D) Stockholm Answer: B) Gothenburg
What is the primary use of rivers in Sweden? A) Fishing B) Hydroelectric power C) Transportation D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
Which river is known for its rapids and is a popular site for white-water rafting? A) Klarälven B) Lule River C) Ume River D) Indalsälven Answer: A) Klarälven
What is the main source of water for the city of Stockholm? A) Luleå River B) Ume River C) Mälaren Lake D) Göta älv Answer: C) Mälaren Lake
Which river flows into the Gulf of Bothnia? A) Indalsälven B) Lule River C) Göta älv D) Klarälven Answer: B) Lule River
The Indalsälven river is primarily known for which type of natural resource? A) Minerals B) Timber C) Hydroelectric power D) Fish Answer: C) Hydroelectric power
Which river is the second longest in Sweden? A) Lule River B) Göta älv C) Ume River D) Klarälven Answer: D) Klarälven
What type of ecosystem is primarily associated with the rivers of Sweden? A) Temperate forest B) Arctic tundra C) Boreal forest D) Desert Answer: C) Boreal forest
Which river is known for its extensive meandering course? A) Göta älv B) Klarälven C) Ume River D) Indalsälven Answer: C) Ume River
The Västerdal River is a tributary of which river? A) Klarälven B) Lule River C) Göta älv D) Ume River Answer: A) Klarälven
Which river is famous for its annual salmon run? A) Ume River B) Lule River C) Indalsälven D) Göta älv Answer: A) Ume River
Which river flows through the province of Värmland? A) Klarälven B) Lule River C) Göta älv D) Torne River Answer: A) Klarälven
What is the primary environmental concern regarding the rivers in Sweden? A) Pollution B) Deforestation C) Overfishing D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
Which river is known as the “waterway to the sea” for the region it flows through? A) Indalsälven B) Ume River C) Göta älv D) Klarälven Answer: C) Göta älv
What major lake does the Vättern River flow into? A) Vänern B) Mälaren C) Storsjö D) Hjälmaren Answer: A) Vänern
Which river is characterized by a deep canyon and beautiful waterfalls? A) Indalsälven B) Klarälven C) Lule River D) Ume River Answer: B) Klarälven
Which river is the main source for the Lake Storsjö? A) Ume River B) Lule River C) Indalsälven D) Klarälven Answer: C) Indalsälven
What is a major challenge faced by rivers in Sweden? A) Climate change B) Water scarcity C) Industrial pollution D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
The Helge å river is primarily located in which part of Sweden? A) Northern Sweden B) Southern Sweden C) Eastern Sweden D) Western Sweden Answer: B) Southern Sweden
Which river flows through the city of Sundsvall? A) Indalsälven B) Lule River C) Ume River D) Göta älv Answer: A) Indalsälven
What type of fish is commonly found in Swedish rivers? A) Trout B) Salmon C) Pike D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
Which river is known for its cultural significance to the Sámi people? A) Torne River B) Ume River C) Lule River D) Göta älv Answer: A) Torne River
What is the major tributary of the Göta älv? A) Säveån B) Lidan C) Mölndalsån D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
Which river flows through the historic region of Dalarna? A) Ume River B) Klarälven C) Indalsälven D) Lule River Answer: B) Klarälven
Which river is primarily used for shipping and transportation in Sweden? A) Göta älv B) Lule River C) Ume River D) Klarälven Answer: A) Göta älv
What is a significant natural feature formed by the Indalsälven river? A) Waterfalls B) Valleys C) Deltas D) Lakes Answer: A) Waterfalls
The Lule River is known for its rich deposits of which mineral? A) Copper B) Iron C) Gold D) Silver Answer: B) Iron

River Name	Length	Location	Significance
Klarälven	Approx. 520 km	Värmland province	Longest river in Sweden; vital for hydroelectric power.
Göta älv	Approx. 90 km	Western Sweden	Important for shipping and transport; flows into the Kattegat.
Lule River	Approx. 460 km	Norrbotten province	Flows into the Gulf of Bothnia; known for hydroelectric power.
Ume River	Approx. 460 km	Västerbotten province	Noted for salmon runs and recreational activities.
Torne River	Approx. 510 km	Northern Sweden, forms border with Finland	Significant for indigenous communities; known for its natural beauty.
Indalsälven	Approx. 250 km	Jämtland province	Known for hydroelectric stations and beautiful landscapes.
Söderström	Approx. 60 km	Stockholm	Connects Lake Mälaren to the Baltic Sea; essential for transport.
Helge å	Approx. 190 km	Southern Sweden	Important for local agriculture and fishing.
Mälaren	Approx. 120 km	Central Sweden	Largest lake in Sweden; key waterway for shipping and transport.
Röjan River	Approx. 90 km	Örebro County	Known for its scenic beauty and recreational areas.

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