- What is the longest river in Turkmenistan? A) Amu Darya B) Tejen River C) Murgab River D) Atrek River Answer: A) Amu Darya
- Which river forms part of the border between Turkmenistan and Afghanistan? A) Murgab River B) Atrek River C) Amu Darya D) Tejen River Answer: C) Amu Darya
- The Amu Darya River flows into which body of water? A) Caspian Sea B) Aral Sea C) Persian Gulf D) Black Sea Answer: B) Aral Sea
- Which river is the primary water source for the city of Ashgabat? A) Murgab River B) Tejen River C) Atrek River D) Amu Darya Answer: B) Tejen River
- What is the main tributary of the Amu Darya? A) Tejen River B) Panj River C) Murgab River D) Atrek River Answer: B) Panj River
- Which river is also known as the “Panj River” in Tajikistan? A) Tejen River B) Amu Darya C) Murgab River D) Atrek River Answer: B) Amu Darya
- The Murgab River primarily flows through which region of Turkmenistan? A) Eastern B) Western C) Central D) Southern Answer: A) Eastern
- Which river is known for its seasonal flooding? A) Tejen River B) Murgab River C) Atrek River D) Amu Darya Answer: A) Tejen River
- What major dam is located on the Murgab River? A) Kerky Dam B) Amu Darya Dam C) Atrek Dam D) Tejen Dam Answer: A) Kerky Dam
- Which river is important for irrigation in Turkmenistan? A) Atrek River B) Amu Darya C) Murgab River D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- The Atrek River flows into which body of water? A) Caspian Sea B) Aral Sea C) Persian Gulf D) Black Sea Answer: A) Caspian Sea
- Which river is significant for the economy of Turkmenistan? A) Murgab River B) Tejen River C) Amu Darya D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- The Tejen River is known for its importance in which sector? A) Transportation B) Agriculture C) Tourism D) Mining Answer: B) Agriculture
- What is a primary challenge facing rivers in Turkmenistan? A) Flooding B) Pollution C) Deforestation D) Drought Answer: D) Drought
- Which river serves as a crucial water resource for irrigation in the Karakum Desert? A) Amu Darya B) Murgab River C) Tejen River D) Atrek River Answer: B) Murgab River
- The Amu Darya is historically significant for which ancient civilization? A) Persian B) Mesopotamian C) Silk Road D) Ottoman Answer: C) Silk Road
- Which river’s watershed is primarily used for cotton cultivation in Turkmenistan? A) Tejen River B) Amu Darya C) Murgab River D) Atrek River Answer: B) Amu Darya
- What is the approximate length of the Murgab River? A) 300 km B) 600 km C) 900 km D) 1,200 km Answer: B) 600 km
- Which river has a delta that is crucial for biodiversity? A) Tejen River B) Amu Darya C) Murgab River D) Atrek River Answer: B) Amu Darya
- The Atrek River is significant for which type of habitat? A) Wetlands B) Forests C) Deserts D) Mountains Answer: A) Wetlands
- Which river is used for hydroelectric power generation? A) Tejen River B) Murgab River C) Amu Darya D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the average annual rainfall in the regions surrounding the Murgab River? A) 100 mm B) 200 mm C) 400 mm D) 600 mm Answer: B) 200 mm
- The Murgab River is primarily fed by which type of precipitation? A) Snowmelt B) Rainfall C) Underground springs D) None of the above Answer: A) Snowmelt
- Which river contributes significantly to the Aral Sea’s decline? A) Amu Darya B) Murgab River C) Tejen River D) Atrek River Answer: A) Amu Darya
- The Tejen River is also known by what name in Persian? A) Gurgan B) Darya C) Atrak D) Panj Answer: C) Atrak
- Which river is essential for the irrigation of cotton fields in Turkmenistan? A) Murgab River B) Amu Darya C) Tejen River D) Atrek River Answer: B) Amu Darya
- What is the ecological status of the Amu Darya River? A) Healthy B) Polluted C) Pristine D) Overfished Answer: B) Polluted
- The Murgab River is important for which activity besides agriculture? A) Recreation B) Fishing C) Transportation D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river is crucial for supporting local wildlife habitats in Turkmenistan? A) Tejen River B) Atrek River C) Murgab River D) Amu Darya Answer: D) Amu Darya
- The Atrek River primarily flows through which type of terrain? A) Desert B) Mountainous C) Flat plains D) Forested Answer: A) Desert
| River Name | Length | Location | Mouth | Significance |
| Amu Darya | ~2,540 km | Eastern Turkmenistan | Aral Sea | Longest river; critical for irrigation and historical significance. |
| Tejen River | ~500 km | Central Turkmenistan | Karakum Desert | Vital water source for agriculture; flows through Ashgabat. |
| Murgab River | ~600 km | Eastern Turkmenistan | Karakum Desert | Important for irrigation; supports local agriculture. |
| Atrek River | ~400 km | Western Turkmenistan | Caspian Sea | Forms part of the border with Iran; significant for local ecosystems. |
| Karakum River | ~300 km | Central Turkmenistan | Karakum Desert | Mainly seasonal; contributes to the water supply in arid regions. |
| Kugitang River | ~200 km | Eastern Turkmenistan | Amu Darya | Important for local irrigation and ecosystems. |
| Karakum Canal | ~1,100 km | Central Turkmenistan | Amu Darya | Artificial canal; crucial for irrigation in the Karakum Desert. |
| Sarygamysh River | ~120 km | Southeastern Turkmenistan | Sarygamysh Lake | Important for local fisheries and biodiversity. |