- What is the longest river in Uzbekistan? A) Amu Darya
B) Syr Darya
C) Zarafshan
D) Chirchik
Answer: A) Amu Darya - Which river forms part of the border between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan? A) Syr Darya
B) Amu Darya
C) Zarafshan
D) Chirchik
Answer: B) Amu Darya - The Syr Darya flows into which body of water? A) Caspian Sea
B) Aral Sea
C) Balkhash Lake
D) Lake Urmia
Answer: B) Aral Sea - Which river is known for being the main water source for the city of Tashkent? A) Chirchik
B) Amu Darya
C) Syr Darya
D) Zarafshan
Answer: A) Chirchik - What is the primary tributary of the Amu Darya? A) Zarafshan
B) Syr Darya
C) Chirchik
D) Naryn
Answer: A) Zarafshan - Which river is vital for irrigation in Uzbekistan’s agricultural regions? A) Amu Darya
B) Syr Darya
C) Chirchik
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - The Zarafshan River is primarily located in which part of Uzbekistan? A) Northern
B) Southern
C) Central
D) Eastern
Answer: C) Central - Which river is known for its historical significance in the Silk Road? A) Amu Darya
B) Syr Darya
C) Zarafshan
D) Chirchik
Answer: C) Zarafshan - The Syr Darya is a key river in which region of Central Asia? A) Western
B) Northern
C) Southern
D) Eastern
Answer: D) Eastern - Which river is the main watercourse for the Ferghana Valley? A) Amu Darya
B) Syr Darya
C) Chirchik
D) Zarafshan
Answer: B) Syr Darya - What is the primary environmental concern for the rivers in Uzbekistan? A) Overfishing
B) Pollution
C) Deforestation
D) Climate change
Answer: B) Pollution - The Naryn River, which flows into the Syr Darya, is primarily located in which country? A) Uzbekistan
B) Kazakhstan
C) Kyrgyzstan
D) Tajikistan
Answer: C) Kyrgyzstan - What significant problem has affected the Aral Sea due to river diversion? A) Flooding
B) Deforestation
C) Desiccation
D) Erosion
Answer: C) Desiccation - Which river is used for hydroelectric power generation in Uzbekistan? A) Chirchik
B) Syr Darya
C) Amu Darya
D) Zarafshan
Answer: B) Syr Darya - What is the main agricultural crop irrigated by the Syr Darya? A) Wheat
B) Cotton
C) Rice
D) Fruits
Answer: B) Cotton - Which river flows through the city of Samarkand? A) Amu Darya
B) Zarafshan
C) Syr Darya
D) Chirchik
Answer: B) Zarafshan - The Chirchik River is a tributary of which larger river? A) Amu Darya
B) Syr Darya
C) Zarafshan
D) Naryn
Answer: B) Syr Darya - Which river has been affected by climate change and reduced water flow? A) Amu Darya
B) Syr Darya
C) Zarafshan
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - The Amu Darya is formed by the confluence of which two rivers? A) Panj and Vakhsh
B) Naryn and Syr Darya
C) Zarafshan and Chirchik
D) Karadarya and Angren
Answer: A) Panj and Vakhsh - What is the primary use of the Chirchik River? A) Drinking water
B) Irrigation
C) Recreation
D) Fishing
Answer: B) Irrigation - Which river is essential for the region’s ecosystems and wildlife? A) Amu Darya
B) Syr Darya
C) Zarafshan
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - The Zarafshan River is important for which type of farming? A) Livestock
B) Crop farming
C) Aquaculture
D) All of the above
Answer: B) Crop farming - Which river’s name means “river of the gods” in Persian? A) Amu Darya
B) Syr Darya
C) Zarafshan
D) Chirchik
Answer: A) Amu Darya - The Syr Darya is fed by numerous tributaries from which mountain range? A) Tien Shan
B) Ural Mountains
C) Himalayas
D) Altai Mountains
Answer: A) Tien Shan - Which river was once a major source of fish before pollution affected it? A) Chirchik
B) Amu Darya
C) Syr Darya
D) Zarafshan
Answer: C) Syr Darya - Which river is the primary source of irrigation for the city of Tashkent? A) Zarafshan
B) Chirchik
C) Amu Darya
D) Syr Darya
Answer: B) Chirchik - What is a major challenge facing the rivers in Uzbekistan today? A) Flooding
B) Water scarcity
C) Deforestation
D) Urbanization
Answer: B) Water scarcity - Which river is important for the transportation of goods in Uzbekistan? A) Syr Darya
B) Amu Darya
C) Zarafshan
D) Chirchik
Answer: B) Amu Darya - Which river has the largest drainage basin in Uzbekistan? A) Syr Darya
B) Amu Darya
C) Zarafshan
D) Chirchik
Answer: B) Amu Darya - What traditional activity is associated with the rivers of Uzbekistan? A) Fishing
B) Boating
C) Agriculture
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
| River Name | Length | Location | Significance |
| Amu Darya | ~2,540 km | Border with Afghanistan | Longest river in Uzbekistan; vital for irrigation and agriculture. |
| Syr Darya | ~2,212 km | Central Asia, flows into Aral Sea | Major water source; important for irrigation and hydroelectric power. |
| Zarafshan | ~315 km | Central Uzbekistan | Key river for agriculture; historically significant for Silk Road trade. |
| Chirchik | ~100 km | Near Tashkent | Main water source for Tashkent; important for irrigation. |
| Naryn | ~507 km | Flows from Kyrgyzstan | Contributes to the Syr Darya; important for regional ecosystems. |
| Karakalpakstan Rivers | Varies | Northwestern Uzbekistan | Includes several smaller rivers; important for local agriculture. |
| Angren | ~100 km | Near Tashkent | Used for irrigation; flows into the Chirchik. |
| Panj | ~921 km | Border with Tajikistan | Contributes to the Amu Darya; significant for regional water supply. |
| Vakhsh | ~200 km | Flows from Tajikistan | Another major tributary of the Amu Darya. |
| Syrdarya | ~115 km | Southern Uzbekistan | Important for local agriculture and fishing. |