- 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. |