- What is the main river in The Gambia?
- A) Senegal River
- B) Gambia River
- C) Niger River
- D) Banjul River
Answer: B) Gambia River
- The Gambia River flows into which body of water?
- A) Indian Ocean
- B) Atlantic Ocean
- C) Mediterranean Sea
- D) Lake Victoria
Answer: B) Atlantic Ocean
- What is the total length of the Gambia River?
- A) 400 km
- B) 600 km
- C) 800 km
- D) 1,000 km
Answer: B) 600 km
- Which country does the Gambia River primarily flow through?
- A) Senegal
- B) The Gambia
- C) Guinea
- D) Mali
Answer: B) The Gambia
- The Gambia River originates in which region?
- A) Upper River Region
- B) Central River Region
- C) Western Region
- D) Eastern Region
Answer: A) Upper River Region
- Which major tributary flows into the Gambia River?
- A) River Gambia
- B) River Senegal
- C) River Kuntaur
- D) River Sene
Answer: C) River Kuntaur
- Which city is located at the mouth of the Gambia River?
- A) Banjul
- B) Kuntaur
- C) Janjanbureh
- D) Brikama
Answer: A) Banjul
- What is a significant economic activity associated with the Gambia River?
- A) Mining
- B) Agriculture
- C) Fishing
- D) Tourism
Answer: C) Fishing
- The Gambia River is known for its rich biodiversity, especially which type of wildlife?
- A) Birds
- B) Mammals
- C) Reptiles
- D) Amphibians
Answer: A) Birds
- Which of the following activities is common along the Gambia River?
- A) River cruising
- B) Swimming competitions
- C) Water sports
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- The Gambia River is considered a vital source of what for the local population?
- A) Freshwater
- B) Electricity
- C) Minerals
- D) Timber
Answer: A) Freshwater
- What type of climate does the Gambia River basin have?
- A) Tropical rainforest
- B) Semi-arid
- C) Mediterranean
- D) Desert
Answer: B) Semi-arid
- Which activity poses a threat to the Gambia River ecosystem?
- A) Overfishing
- B) Deforestation
- C) Pollution
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- The Gambia River is navigable for how many kilometers upstream?
- A) 100 km
- B) 200 km
- C) 300 km
- D) 400 km
Answer: C) 300 km
- Which traditional means of transport is commonly used on the Gambia River?
- A) Canoes
- B) Ferries
- C) Barges
- D) Yachts
Answer: A) Canoes
- What is the main use of the Gambia River for agriculture?
- A) Irrigation
- B) Fertilizer
- C) Crop storage
- D) None of the above
Answer: A) Irrigation
- The Gambia River serves as a boundary between which two countries?
- A) Gambia and Guinea
- B) Gambia and Senegal
- C) Gambia and Mali
- D) Gambia and Sierra Leone
Answer: B) Gambia and Senegal
- Which of the following towns is located along the Gambia River?
- A) Kuntaur
- B) Farafenni
- C) Janjanbureh
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- The Gambia River is important for which type of tourism?
- A) Cultural tourism
- B) Ecotourism
- C) Adventure tourism
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- What type of fish is commonly found in the Gambia River?
- A) Salmon
- B) Tilapia
- C) Catfish
- D) Trout
Answer: B) Tilapia
- The Gambia River experiences seasonal flooding during which period?
- A) Dry season
- B) Rainy season
- C) Winter
- D) Spring
Answer: B) Rainy season
- What is a common environmental concern related to the Gambia River?
- A) Invasive species
- B) Water scarcity
- C) Riverbank erosion
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which of the following is a key feature of the Gambia River?
- A) Strong tidal currents
- B) Estuarine wetlands
- C) High altitude
- D) Glacial formations
Answer: B) Estuarine wetlands
- The Gambia River is crucial for what type of community development?
- A) Urbanization
- B) Rural development
- C) Industrial growth
- D) None of the above
Answer: B) Rural development
- Which city is known as the capital of The Gambia, located near the river’s mouth?
- A) Banjul
- B) Serrekunda
- C) Brikama
- D) Bakau
Answer: A) Banjul
- What type of habitat does the Gambia River support?
- A) Tropical rainforest
- B) Wetlands
- C) Savanna
- D) Desert
Answer: B) Wetlands
- Which bird species is commonly seen along the Gambia River?
- A) Flamingos
- B) Pelicans
- C) Herons
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- The Gambia River is vital for which aspect of local culture?
- A) Traditional festivals
- B) Food sources
- C) Spiritual beliefs
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which traditional fishing method is practiced along the Gambia River?
- A) Spearfishing
- B) Net fishing
- C) Trapping
- D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
- Which environmental organization focuses on preserving the Gambia River’s ecosystem?
- A) WWF
- B) Greenpeace
- C) Conservation International
- D) All of the above
Answer: A) WWF
| River Name | Length (approx.) | Source | Mouth | Significance |
| Gambia River | 600 km | Fouta Djallon Mountains | Atlantic Ocean | The main river of The Gambia, vital for transport and fishing. |
| Kuntaur River | 200 km | Central River Region | Gambia River | Important tributary; supports local agriculture. |
| Niger River | 1,500 km | Guinea Highlands | Atlantic Ocean | Not a major river in The Gambia, but significant regionally. |
| Madiyana River | 120 km | Central Gambia | Gambia River | Local river known for its diverse ecosystem. |
| Lamin River | 80 km | Near Banjul | Atlantic Ocean | Flows through urban areas; significant for local communities. |
| Bintang Bolong | 60 km | Near Banjul | Gambia River | Important for fishing and transport. |
| Banjul River | 50 km | Near Banjul | Atlantic Ocean | Short river significant for the capital city. |