MCQs on rivers of Zambia

  • What is the longest river in Zambia? A) Zambezi River B) Luapula River C) Kafue River D) Chambeshi River Answer: A) Zambezi River
  • Which river flows through the famous Victoria Falls? A) Kafue River B) Zambezi River C) Luangwa River D) Chambeshi River Answer: B) Zambezi River
  • The Kafue River is a major tributary of which river? A) Zambezi River B) Luapula River C) Chambeshi River D) Shire River Answer: A) Zambezi River
  • Which river is known for its rich wildlife along its banks? A) Luangwa River B) Zambezi River C) Kafue River D) Chambeshi River Answer: A) Luangwa River
  • The Luapula River forms part of the border between Zambia and which country? A) Tanzania B) Angola C) Democratic Republic of the Congo D) Namibia Answer: C) Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Which river is known for the Kafue National Park? A) Zambezi River B) Kafue River C) Luangwa River D) Chambeshi River Answer: B) Kafue River
  • The Chambeshi River is often considered the source of which river system? A) Zambezi River B) Congo River C) Luapula River D) Kafue River Answer: B) Congo River
  • What is the main economic activity supported by the Zambezi River? A) Mining B) Agriculture C) Hydroelectric power generation D) Tourism Answer: C) Hydroelectric power generation
  • Which river is the primary source of water for the Lower Zambezi National Park? A) Kafue River B) Zambezi River C) Luangwa River D) Chambeshi River Answer: B) Zambezi River
  • Which river is famous for its annual flooding and biodiversity? A) Luangwa River B) Kafue River C) Zambezi River D) Chambeshi River Answer: A) Luangwa River
  • The Zambezi River is the fourth longest river in Africa. A) True B) False Answer: A) True
  • Which river serves as a natural border between Zambia and Zimbabwe? A) Zambezi River B) Kafue River C) Luangwa River D) Chambeshi River Answer: A) Zambezi River
  • Which river is known for its unique seasonal flow patterns? A) Chambeshi River B) Zambezi River C) Luapula River D) Kafue River Answer: B) Zambezi River
  • What is the primary use of the Kafue River? A) Fishing B) Irrigation C) Hydroelectric power D) Recreation Answer: C) Hydroelectric power
  • The Luangwa River is known for which wildlife-rich region? A) Kafue National Park B) South Luangwa National Park C) Lower Zambezi National Park D) North Luangwa National Park Answer: B) South Luangwa National Park
  • Which river is a significant source of fishing for local communities? A) Zambezi River B) Kafue River C) Chambeshi River D) Luangwa River Answer: A) Zambezi River
  • The Kafue River is known for which dam that generates hydroelectricity? A) Kariba Dam B) Kafue Gorge Dam C) Itezhi-Tezhi Dam D) Victoria Falls Dam Answer: B) Kafue Gorge Dam
  • Which river is part of the larger Congo River basin? A) Chambeshi River B) Luapula River C) Zambezi River D) Kafue River Answer: A) Chambeshi River
  • What major city is located near the Zambezi River? A) Lusaka B) Livingstone C) Ndola D) Kitwe Answer: B) Livingstone
  • Which river is important for the ecological balance in its region due to its seasonal floods? A) Chambeshi River B) Zambezi River C) Kafue River D) Luangwa River Answer: D) Luangwa River
  • The Zambezi River forms which notable feature at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe? A) Lake Kariba B) Victoria Falls C) Batoka Gorge D) Chobe River Answer: B) Victoria Falls
  • The Luapula River is known for which large body of water? A) Lake Malawi B) Lake Tanganyika C) Lake Mweru D) Lake Kariba Answer: C) Lake Mweru
  • Which river is characterized by deep gorges and scenic landscapes? A) Kafue River B) Zambezi River C) Chambeshi River D) Luangwa River Answer: B) Zambezi River
  • The Zambezi River is shared by how many countries? A) Three B) Four C) Five D) Six Answer: C) Five
  • Which river is known for its many rapids and is popular for white-water rafting? A) Zambezi River B) Kafue River C) Luangwa River D) Chambeshi River Answer: A) Zambezi River
  • The Kafue River is important for which type of ecosystem? A) Desert B) Savanna C) Wetland D) Mountain Answer: C) Wetland
  • Which river has the largest drainage basin in Zambia? A) Zambezi River B) Luapula River C) Chambeshi River D) Kafue River Answer: A) Zambezi River
  • Which river flows into Lake Bangweulu? A) Kafue River B) Chambeshi River C) Luapula River D) Zambezi River Answer: C) Luapula River
  • Which river is known for its significant role in Zambia’s tourism industry? A) Chambeshi River B) Kafue River C) Zambezi River D) Luangwa River Answer: C) Zambezi River
  • The Kafue National Park is primarily associated with which river? A) Luangwa River B) Zambezi River C) Kafue River D) Chambeshi River Answer: C) Kafue River
 
River Name Length Location Significance
Zambezi River ~2,574 km Western Zambia Longest river in Zambia; flows through Victoria Falls and supports hydroelectric power generation.
Kafue River ~900 km Central Zambia Major tributary of the Zambezi; important for irrigation and hydropower (Kafue Gorge Dam).
Luangwa River ~400 km Eastern Zambia Known for its rich wildlife and supports South Luangwa National Park; important for local ecosystems.
Luapula River ~200 km Northern Zambia Forms part of the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo; vital for local fishing communities.
Chambeshi River ~300 km Northern Zambia Recognized as the source of the Congo River system; crucial for local ecosystems.
Kafue Flats N/A Central Zambia Floodplain area of the Kafue River; significant for biodiversity and agriculture.
Shire River ~250 km Southern Zambia Flows from Lake Malawi into the Zambezi River; important for fisheries and transportation.
Mweru River ~100 km Northern Zambia Flows into Lake Mweru; significant for local fishing and agriculture.
Lupande River ~150 km Central Zambia Tributary of the Kafue; important for irrigation in the surrounding areas.
Zambezi Source N/A Northwestern Zambia Recognized as the starting point of the Zambezi River; crucial for conservation efforts.

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