MCQs on rivers of Togo

  • What is the longest river in Togo? A) Mono River
    B) Oti River
    C) Zio River
    D) Haho River
    Answer: A) Mono River
  • Which river forms part of the border between Togo and Ghana? A) Zio River
    B) Oti River
    C) Mono River
    D) Haho River
    Answer: A) Mono River
  • The Oti River is a tributary of which larger river? A) Volta River
    B) Zambezi River
    C) Niger River
    D) Congo River
    Answer: A) Volta River
  • Which river flows through the capital city, Lomé? A) Zio River
    B) Oti River
    C) Haho River
    D) Mono River
    Answer: A) Zio River
  • What is the main economic activity associated with the Mono River? A) Fishing
    B) Agriculture
    C) Transport
    D) Tourism
    Answer: C) Transport
  • The Haho River is primarily located in which region of Togo? A) Northern
    B) Central
    C) Coastal
    D) Western
    Answer: D) Western
  • Which river is known for its scenic landscapes and wildlife? A) Mono River
    B) Zio River
    C) Haho River
    D) Oti River
    Answer: C) Haho River
  • What is a major environmental concern for the rivers in Togo? A) Overfishing
    B) Pollution
    C) Deforestation
    D) Drought
    Answer: B) Pollution
  • The Zio River is an important source of water for which activity? A) Hydropower
    B) Mining
    C) Fishing
    D) Irrigation
    Answer: D) Irrigation
  • Which river is essential for local agriculture in Togo? A) Mono River
    B) Zio River
    C) Oti River
    D) Haho River
    Answer: B) Zio River
  • What is the approximate length of the Mono River? A) 300 km
    B) 400 km
    C) 500 km
    D) 600 km
    Answer: C) 500 km
  • The Oti River originates from which country? A) Ghana
    B) Burkina Faso
    C) Nigeria
    D) Benin
    Answer: B) Burkina Faso
  • Which river is a key resource for the fishing industry in Togo? A) Zio River
    B) Mono River
    C) Oti River
    D) Haho River
    Answer: C) Oti River
  • Which river is known for its cultural significance among local communities? A) Zio River
    B) Haho River
    C) Mono River
    D) Oti River
    Answer: B) Haho River
  • What role do rivers play in Togo’s transportation? A) They are used for air travel.
    B) They provide highways.
    C) They support boat transportation.
    D) They are used for rail transport.
    Answer: C) They support boat transportation.
  • Which river’s basin is crucial for local biodiversity? A) Oti River
    B) Zio River
    C) Haho River
    D) Mono River
    Answer: C) Haho River
  • The Zio River flows into which body of water? A) Atlantic Ocean
    B) Lake Togo
    C) Volta River
    D) Gulf of Guinea
    Answer: A) Atlantic Ocean
  • What is the main source of pollution in Togo’s rivers? A) Agricultural runoff
    B) Industrial waste
    C) Sewage
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D) All of the above
  • Which river is a popular site for eco-tourism in Togo? A) Oti River
    B) Haho River
    C) Zio River
    D) Mono River
    Answer: B) Haho River
  • What type of fish is commonly found in the Oti River? A) Tilapia
    B) Salmon
    C) Catfish
    D) Trout
    Answer: A) Tilapia
  • Which river is vital for sustaining the livelihoods of communities along its banks? A) Haho River
    B) Oti River
    C) Zio River
    D) Mono River
    Answer: B) Oti River
  • What type of ecosystem is supported by the Haho River? A) Desert
    B) Rainforest
    C) Wetlands
    D) Mountain
    Answer: C) Wetlands
  • The Mono River is significant for which historical aspect? A) Trade routes
    B) Ancient civilizations
    C) Cultural festivals
    D) None of the above
    Answer: A) Trade routes
  • Which river serves as a key water source for hydropower projects in Togo? A) Zio River
    B) Mono River
    C) Oti River
    D) Haho River
    Answer: C) Oti River
  • What is the primary use of the waters from the Zio River? A) Recreation
    B) Irrigation
    C) Industrial use
    D) Drinking water
    Answer: B) Irrigation
  • The Haho River is known for which seasonal phenomenon? A) Flooding
    B) Drought
    C) Deforestation
    D) Fish spawning
    Answer: A) Flooding
  • Which river is important for maintaining traditional fishing practices in Togo? A) Mono River
    B) Oti River
    C) Zio River
    D) Haho River
    Answer: D) Haho River
  • The Oti River is particularly important for which geographic feature? A) Mountains
    B) Forests
    C) Valleys
    D) Plains
    Answer: C) Valleys
  • Which river is most affected by urbanization in Togo? A) Zio River
    B) Mono River
    C) Haho River
    D) Oti River
    Answer: A) Zio River
  • What is a primary challenge for river conservation in Togo? A) Water scarcity
    B) Pollution
    C) Deforestation
    D) Overfishing
    Answer: B) Pollution

 

River Name Length Source Mouth Significance
Mono River ~500 km Atakora Mountains (Benin) Atlantic Ocean Forms part of the border with Ghana; important for transportation and agriculture.
Oti River ~400 km Burkina Faso Volta River Key tributary of the Volta; vital for irrigation and fishing.
Zio River ~150 km Central Togo Atlantic Ocean Flows through Lomé; important for irrigation and local agriculture.
Haho River ~120 km Plateaus in central Togo Atlantic Ocean Known for its scenic landscapes; supports biodiversity and fishing.
Koumondou River ~70 km Near Togo Mountains Mono River Lesser-known river; contributes to local ecosystems.
Tchaoudjo River ~80 km Central Togo Mono River Important for agriculture; flows through rural areas.

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