- What is the longest river in Syria? A) Euphrates B) Orontes C) Tigris D) Khabur Answer: A) Euphrates
- Which river forms part of the border between Syria and Turkey? A) Orontes B) Khabur C) Euphrates D) Barada Answer: C) Euphrates
- The Orontes River flows into which body of water? A) Mediterranean Sea B) Red Sea C) Arabian Sea D) Black Sea Answer: A) Mediterranean Sea
- Which river is known for its historical significance in ancient civilizations in Syria? A) Tigris B) Euphrates C) Khabur D) Orontes Answer: B) Euphrates
- What is the primary source of water for agriculture in Syria? A) Euphrates B) Orontes C) Khabur D) Yarmouk Answer: A) Euphrates
- Which river is also referred to as the “Assyrian River”? A) Khabur B) Tigris C) Euphrates D) Orontes Answer: A) Khabur
- The Barada River is primarily located in which Syrian city? A) Aleppo B) Damascus C) Homs D) Latakia Answer: B) Damascus
- Which river is a tributary of the Euphrates? A) Orontes B) Khabur C) Barada D) Litani Answer: B) Khabur
- The Yarmouk River is significant because it forms a border between Syria and which other country? A) Lebanon B) Jordan C) Turkey D) Iraq Answer: B) Jordan
- What is the main environmental issue facing the Euphrates River in Syria? A) Pollution B) Deforestation C) Overfishing D) Drought Answer: D) Drought
- Which river runs through the city of Homs? A) Orontes B) Khabur C) Euphrates D) Yarmouk Answer: A) Orontes
- What is the main use of the Khabur River in Syria? A) Recreation B) Agriculture C) Transportation D) Hydroelectric power Answer: B) Agriculture
- Which river is known for its steep canyons and scenic landscapes? A) Euphrates B) Orontes C) Yarmouk D) Barada Answer: C) Yarmouk
- The Euphrates River is part of which major river system? A) Nile River System B) Tigris-Euphrates System C) Amazon River System D) Mississippi River System Answer: B) Tigris-Euphrates System
- Which river is essential for the irrigation of the Al-Hasakah region? A) Euphrates B) Khabur C) Orontes D) Barada Answer: B) Khabur
- Which river is the second largest in Syria? A) Orontes B) Khabur C) Yarmouk D) Euphrates Answer: A) Orontes
- Which river was significant during the Roman period in Syria? A) Barada B) Orontes C) Euphrates D) Khabur Answer: B) Orontes
- What city does the Barada River flow through before reaching the Damascus area? A) Aleppo B) Homs C) Madaya D) Dara Answer: C) Madaya
- The Tigris River is primarily located in which country? A) Syria B) Iraq C) Turkey D) Lebanon Answer: B) Iraq
- Which river’s dam provides hydroelectric power to Syria? A) Khabur B) Euphrates C) Orontes D) Yarmouk Answer: B) Euphrates
- What is a significant concern regarding the water flow of the Euphrates? A) Increased sedimentation B) Declining water levels C) Flooding D) Invasive species Answer: B) Declining water levels
- Which river serves as a major water source for the northern regions of Syria? A) Khabur B) Euphrates C) Orontes D) Barada Answer: B) Euphrates
- The Orontes River is also known by which ancient name? A) Khabur B) Anti-Lebanon C) Oroses D) Euphrates Answer: C) Oroses
- Which river is known for its diverse wildlife and natural habitats? A) Euphrates B) Khabur C) Orontes D) Yarmouk Answer: C) Orontes
- Which dam is built on the Euphrates River? A) Tabqa Dam B) Haditha Dam C) Aswan Dam D) Dajla Dam Answer: A) Tabqa Dam
- Which river is an important source of fish for local communities in Syria? A) Orontes B) Euphrates C) Khabur D) Yarmouk Answer: B) Euphrates
- Which river experiences seasonal flooding during heavy rains? A) Orontes B) Barada C) Yarmouk D) Khabur Answer: A) Orontes
- What is a common challenge faced by rivers in Syria? A) Abundant rainfall B) Urban development C) Natural springs D) Wildlife conservation Answer: B) Urban development
- The Barada River is crucial for the water supply of which major city? A) Aleppo B) Homs C) Damascus D) Latakia Answer: C) Damascus
- The confluence of the Khabur and Euphrates rivers is located near which Syrian city? A) Raqqa B) Hasakah C) Deir ez-Zor D) Aleppo Answer: B) Hasakah
| River Name | Length | Source | Mouth | Significance |
| Euphrates | ~2,800 km | Turkey | Shatt al-Arab (Iraq) | Longest river in Syria; vital for agriculture and water supply. |
| Orontes | ~571 km | Lebanon | Mediterranean Sea | Flows through Homs; historically significant. |
| Khabur | ~400 km | Turkey | Euphrates | Major tributary of Euphrates; important for irrigation. |
| Barada | ~80 km | Anti-Lebanon Mountains | Damascus | Key water source for Damascus; known for its historical significance. |
| Yarmouk | ~40 km | Anti-Lebanon Mountains | Jordan River | Forms a border with Jordan; significant for irrigation. |
| Tigris | ~1,850 km | Turkey | Shatt al-Arab (Iraq) | Important in ancient history; primarily in Iraq but significant for the region. |