- What is the longest river in Uganda? A) River Kagera B) River Nile C) River Semliki D) River Albert Answer: B) River Nile
- Which river is known as the primary outlet of Lake Victoria? A) River Kagera B) River Nile C) River Semliki D) River Jinja Answer: B) River Nile
- Where does the River Nile begin its journey in Uganda? A) Lake Albert B) Lake Victoria C) Lake Edward D) River Kagera Answer: B) Lake Victoria
- Which river forms part of the border between Uganda and Tanzania? A) River Albert B) River Kagera C) River Nile D) River Mukungwa Answer: B) River Kagera
- What is the primary source of the River Nile? A) Lake Albert B) Lake Victoria C) Lake Edward D) Lake Kyoga Answer: B) Lake Victoria
- Which river flows into Lake Albert? A) River Kagera B) River Semliki C) River Nile D) River Jinja Answer: B) River Semliki
- The River Semliki connects which two lakes? A) Lake Albert and Lake Edward B) Lake Victoria and Lake Albert C) Lake Kyoga and Lake Edward D) Lake Victoria and Lake Kyoga Answer: A) Lake Albert and Lake Edward
- Which river is known for its rapids and is a popular spot for white-water rafting? A) River Kagera B) River Nile C) River Rwizi D) River Albert Answer: B) River Nile
- Which river is the main tributary of the River Nile in Uganda? A) River Kagera B) River Semliki C) River Albert D) River Rwenzori Answer: C) River Albert
- What is the main economic activity supported by the River Nile? A) Mining B) Agriculture C) Fishing D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river is a significant source of hydroelectric power in Uganda? A) River Kagera B) River Semliki C) River Nile D) River Rwizi Answer: C) River Nile
- What is the name of the dam built on the River Nile in Uganda? A) Jinja Dam B) Owen Falls Dam C) Karuma Dam D) Both B and C Answer: D) Both B and C
- The River Rwizi is primarily located in which region of Uganda? A) Northern B) Western C) Eastern D) Central Answer: B) Western
- Which river is known for its biodiversity and is home to various fish species? A) River Kagera B) River Nile C) River Semliki D) River Rwizi Answer: B) River Nile
- What is a major environmental concern for rivers in Uganda? A) Deforestation B) Pollution C) Climate change D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river has a significant cultural and historical importance for the local communities in Uganda? A) River Kagera B) River Nile C) River Semliki D) River Rwizi Answer: B) River Nile
- The River Kagera originates from which country? A) Kenya B) Tanzania C) Rwanda D) Burundi Answer: C) Rwanda
- What is the main reason for the construction of dams along the River Nile? A) Recreation B) Flood control C) Hydroelectric power generation D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river is part of the Great Lakes system of Africa? A) River Kagera B) River Nile C) River Semliki D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- What is the main tributary of the River Rwizi? A) River Kagera B) River Kyeera C) River Semliki D) River Albert Answer: B) River Kyeera
- Which river flows through the capital city of Uganda, Kampala? A) River Nile B) River Rwizi C) River Semliki D) River Kagera Answer: A) River Nile
- The River Albert flows into which larger body of water? A) Lake Victoria B) Lake Edward C) Lake Albert D) Lake Kivu Answer: B) Lake Edward
- Which river is famous for its beautiful scenery and wildlife? A) River Nile B) River Rwizi C) River Kagera D) River Semliki Answer: A) River Nile
- The “source of the Nile” is located near which city in Uganda? A) Jinja B) Kampala C) Mbarara D) Gulu Answer: A) Jinja
- Which river has the largest drainage basin in Uganda? A) River Nile B) River Kagera C) River Semliki D) River Albert Answer: A) River Nile
- The Semliki River is known for which of the following features? A) Hot springs B) Waterfalls C) Swamps D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- What type of ecosystems are commonly found along the banks of Uganda’s rivers? A) Wetlands B) Forests C) Grasslands D) Deserts Answer: A) Wetlands
- Which river is an important habitat for various bird species? A) River Kagera B) River Nile C) River Semliki D) River Rwizi Answer: B) River Nile
- The River Nile is crucial for which industry in Uganda? A) Tourism B) Agriculture C) Fishing D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above
- Which river is used for both transportation and fishing in Uganda? A) River Kagera B) River Nile C) River Semliki D) River Rwizi Answer: B) River Nile
| River Name | Length | Source | Mouth | Significance |
| River Nile | ~6,650 km | Lake Victoria | Mediterranean Sea | Longest river in the world; vital for hydroelectric power, irrigation, and transportation. |
| River Kagera | ~400 km | Rwanda | Lake Victoria | Forms part of the border with Tanzania; significant for agriculture and fishing. |
| River Semliki | ~100 km | Lake Albert | Lake Edward | Connects Lake Albert to Lake Edward; important for biodiversity and local fisheries. |
| River Albert | ~200 km | Lake Albert | Lake Edward | Important for local irrigation and fishing. |
| River Rwizi | ~90 km | Rwenzori Mountains | Lake Mburo | Supports agriculture; vital for local ecosystems. |
| River Nyamwamba | ~50 km | Rwenzori Mountains | Semliki River | Important for hydroelectric power and local water supply. |
| River Mpanga | ~60 km | Near Fort Portal | River Rwizi | Supports agriculture; has various tributaries. |
| River Nsoombe | ~30 km | Western Uganda | Lake Albert | Contributes to local fishing and biodiversity. |