MCQs on rivers of Tunisia

  1. What is the longest river in Tunisia? A) Medjerda River
    B) Oued Zarga
    C) Oued Miliane
    D) Oued El Abid
    Answer: A) Medjerda River
  2. Which river flows into the Gulf of Tunis? A) Oued Zarga
    B) Medjerda River
    C) Oued El Abid
    D) Oued Bou Dabbous
    Answer: B) Medjerda River
  3. The Medjerda River originates in which country? A) Algeria
    B) Libya
    C) Morocco
    D) Tunisia
    Answer: A) Algeria
  4. What is a significant use of the Medjerda River? A) Hydropower
    B) Agriculture
    C) Transportation
    D) Fishing
    Answer: B) Agriculture
  5. Which river is known for its seasonal flow? A) Oued Miliane
    B) Oued Zarga
    C) Oued El Abid
    D) Medjerda River
    Answer: A) Oued Miliane
  6. Which river is located in the northern part of Tunisia? A) Oued Zarga
    B) Medjerda River
    C) Oued El Abid
    D) Oued Bou Dabbous
    Answer: B) Medjerda River
  7. What is the main tributary of the Medjerda River? A) Oued El Abid
    B) Oued Bou Dabbous
    C) Oued Miliane
    D) Oued Zarga
    Answer: C) Oued Miliane
  8. Which river flows through the city of Tunis? A) Oued Zarga
    B) Medjerda River
    C) Oued El Abid
    D) Oued Miliane
    Answer: B) Medjerda River
  9. The Oued Zarga is primarily used for which purpose? A) Irrigation
    B) Fishing
    C) Recreation
    D) Hydropower
    Answer: A) Irrigation
  10. Which river is associated with the agricultural region of the Cap Bon peninsula? A) Oued Bou Dabbous
    B) Oued Zarga
    C) Oued Miliane
    D) Medjerda River
    Answer: B) Oued Zarga
  11. The Oued El Abid flows into which body of water? A) Mediterranean Sea
    B) Gulf of Tunis
    C) Lake Bizerte
    D) Gulf of Gabès
    Answer: A) Mediterranean Sea
  12. What environmental issue affects many rivers in Tunisia? A) Flooding
    B) Pollution
    C) Deforestation
    D) Desertification
    Answer: B) Pollution
  13. Which river is known for its biodiversity? A) Medjerda River
    B) Oued Miliane
    C) Oued Zarga
    D) Oued El Abid
    Answer: A) Medjerda River
  14. What is the primary economic activity along the Medjerda River? A) Fishing
    B) Agriculture
    C) Tourism
    D) Mining
    Answer: B) Agriculture
  15. Which river serves as a natural border between Tunisia and Algeria? A) Oued Zarga
    B) Medjerda River
    C) Oued Miliane
    D) Oued El Abid
    Answer: B) Medjerda River
  16. The Oued Bou Dabbous is primarily found in which region of Tunisia? A) Northern
    B) Central
    C) Southern
    D) Eastern
    Answer: C) Southern
  17. Which river is important for fishing activities in Tunisia? A) Medjerda River
    B) Oued Zarga
    C) Oued El Abid
    D) Oued Miliane
    Answer: A) Medjerda River
  18. What type of ecosystem is supported by the Medjerda River? A) Desert
    B) Wetlands
    C) Forest
    D) Grassland
    Answer: B) Wetlands
  19. Which river’s watershed is crucial for Tunisian agriculture? A) Oued Bou Dabbous
    B) Oued El Abid
    C) Medjerda River
    D) Oued Zarga
    Answer: C) Medjerda River
  20. What is a common recreational activity along the Medjerda River? A) Swimming
    B) Kayaking
    C) Fishing
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D) All of the above
  21. Which river is particularly vulnerable to climate change? A) Oued Miliane
    B) Medjerda River
    C) Oued Zarga
    D) Oued El Abid
    Answer: B) Medjerda River
  22. The Oued Miliane is known for its seasonal flooding during which season? A) Winter
    B) Spring
    C) Summer
    D) Fall
    Answer: B) Spring
  23. Which river is critical for water supply in Tunisian cities? A) Oued El Abid
    B) Medjerda River
    C) Oued Zarga
    D) Oued Bou Dabbous
    Answer: B) Medjerda River
  24. What impact does urban development have on rivers in Tunisia? A) Reduced biodiversity
    B) Improved water quality
    C) Increased fishing
    D) Enhanced recreation
    Answer: A) Reduced biodiversity
  25. Which river is a vital source for irrigation in the north? A) Oued Zarga
    B) Medjerda River
    C) Oued Miliane
    D) Oued El Abid
    Answer: B) Medjerda River
  26. The Oued Zarga primarily drains into which body of water? A) Mediterranean Sea
    B) Gulf of Tunis
    C) Lake Bizerte
    D) Gulf of Gabès
    Answer: A) Mediterranean Sea
  27. Which river is known for its scenic views and historical significance? A) Medjerda River
    B) Oued Miliane
    C) Oued El Abid
    D) Oued Bou Dabbous
    Answer: A) Medjerda River
  28. What type of fish is commonly found in the rivers of Tunisia? A) Trout
    B) Catfish
    C) Tilapia
    D) Eel
    Answer: C) Tilapia
  29. Which river is subject to water management projects in Tunisia? A) Oued Miliane
    B) Medjerda River
    C) Oued Zarga
    D) Oued El Abid
    Answer: B) Medjerda River
  30. Which river plays a crucial role in Tunisia’s ecosystem? A) Oued Zarga
    B) Medjerda River
    C) Oued El Abid
    D) Oued Bou Dabbous
    Answer: B) Medjerda River

 

River Name Length Location Mouth Significance
Medjerda River ~450 km Northern Tunisia Gulf of Tunis Longest river; vital for agriculture and water supply.
Oued Zarga ~100 km Northern Tunisia Mediterranean Sea Important for irrigation and local ecosystems.
Oued Miliane ~80 km Central Tunisia Medjerda River Seasonal flow; significant for agriculture.
Oued El Abid ~70 km Central Tunisia Mediterranean Sea Drains into the Mediterranean; supports agriculture.
Oued Bou Dabbous ~50 km Southern Tunisia Mediterranean Sea Important for local farming and irrigation.
Oued Souhil ~40 km Southern Tunisia Gulf of Gabès Known for its biodiversity; supports fishing.
Oued Ksar ~30 km Northern Tunisia Gulf of Tunis Plays a role in local agriculture and ecosystems.
Oued El Hsain ~20 km Northern Tunisia Mediterranean Sea Seasonal river; used for irrigation and agriculture.

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