- What is the longest river in Zimbabwe?
A) Zambezi River
B) Limpopo River
C) Sanyati River
D) Save River
Answer: A) Zambezi River - Which river forms part of the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia?
A) Limpopo River
B) Zambezi River
C) Save River
D) Pungwe River
Answer: B) Zambezi River - The Zambezi River is famous for which major waterfall?
A) Mosi-oa-Tunya
B) Nyanga Falls
C) Chinhoyi Caves
D) Victoria Falls
Answer: D) Victoria Falls - Which river is known for its importance to the Hwange National Park?
A) Zambezi River
B) Save River
C) Runde River
D) Limpopo River
Answer: A) Zambezi River - What is the main tributary of the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe?
A) Limpopo River
B) Sanyati River
C) Save River
D) Pungwe River
Answer: C) Save River - Which river flows into the Indian Ocean through Mozambique?
A) Zambezi River
B) Limpopo River
C) Sanyati River
D) Pungwe River
Answer: B) Limpopo River - The Save River is primarily located in which region of Zimbabwe?
A) Northern
B) Eastern
C) Southern
D) Western
Answer: B) Eastern - Which river is notable for its rich biodiversity and fishing?
A) Zambezi River
B) Limpopo River
C) Sanyati River
D) Pungwe River
Answer: A) Zambezi River - What type of climate does the Zambezi River flow through?
A) Desert
B) Tropical
C) Mediterranean
D) Temperate
Answer: B) Tropical - Which river is significant for irrigation in southeastern Zimbabwe?
A) Zambezi River
B) Save River
C) Limpopo River
D) Pungwe River
Answer: B) Save River - The Limpopo River is a key water source for which country besides Zimbabwe?
A) South Africa
B) Botswana
C) Mozambique
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - Which river is also known as the “River of Life” in Zimbabwe?
A) Zambezi River
B) Save River
C) Limpopo River
D) Pungwe River
Answer: A) Zambezi River - The Pungwe River flows into which ocean?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
Answer: B) Indian Ocean - Which river is known for its floodplain ecosystems?
A) Zambezi River
B) Limpopo River
C) Save River
D) Runde River
Answer: A) Zambezi River - What is a significant challenge facing the rivers in Zimbabwe?
A) Deforestation
B) Pollution
C) Water scarcity
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above - Which river runs through the capital city, Harare?
A) Zambezi River
B) Save River
C) Manyame River
D) Limpopo River
Answer: C) Manyame River - The Runde River is a tributary of which larger river?
A) Zambezi River
B) Limpopo River
C) Save River
D) Pungwe River
Answer: A) Zambezi River - Which river is known for supporting the agriculture of the Lowveld region?
A) Limpopo River
B) Save River
C) Zambezi River
D) Runde River
Answer: B) Save River - What is the primary use of the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe?
A) Recreation
B) Hydroelectric power
C) Fishing
D) Transportation
Answer: B) Hydroelectric power - Which river is vital for the conservation of wildlife in Zimbabwe?
A) Limpopo River
B) Zambezi River
C) Save River
D) Runde River
Answer: B) Zambezi River - What major dam is located on the Zambezi River?
A) Kariba Dam
B) Cahora Bassa Dam
C) Itezhi-Tezhi Dam
D) Kafue Gorge Dam
Answer: A) Kariba Dam - The Sanyati River is known for its scenic gorges and cliffs.
A) True
B) False
Answer: A) True - Which river is significant for its role in local fishing economies?
A) Zambezi River
B) Limpopo River
C) Save River
D) Pungwe River
Answer: A) Zambezi River - The Nyanga Falls are located near which river?
A) Zambezi River
B) Limpopo River
C) Sanyati River
D) Save River
Answer: C) Sanyati River - What ecological zone do the Zambezi and its tributaries support?
A) Desert
B) Grassland
C) Wetland
D) Urban
Answer: C) Wetland - The Save River is primarily used for which agricultural purpose?
A) Crop irrigation
B) Livestock grazing
C) Aquaculture
D) None of the above
Answer: A) Crop irrigation - Which river is an important water source for both rural and urban areas in Zimbabwe?
A) Zambezi River
B) Limpopo River
C) Save River
D) Runde River
Answer: A) Zambezi River - Which river is characterized by a network of islands along its course?
A) Zambezi River
B) Limpopo River
C) Pungwe River
D) Manyame River
Answer: A) Zambezi River - The Pungwe River is primarily located in which part of Zimbabwe?
A) Southern
B) Eastern
C) Northern
D) Western
Answer: B) Eastern - Which river is known for its historical significance in trade and transportation?
A) Zambezi River
B) Save River
C) Limpopo River
D) Runde River
Answer: A) Zambezi River
| River Name | Length | Location | Significance |
| Zambezi River | ~2,574 km | Northern Zimbabwe | Longest river; famous for Victoria Falls; supports hydroelectric power generation. |
| Limpopo River | ~1,750 km | Southern Zimbabwe | Forms part of the border with South Africa; important for irrigation and agriculture. |
| Save River | ~400 km | Eastern Zimbabwe | Major tributary of the Zambezi; crucial for irrigation and agriculture in the Lowveld region. |
| Pungwe River | ~250 km | Eastern Zimbabwe | Flows into Mozambique; significant for biodiversity and fishing. |
| Runde River | ~300 km | Central and Southern Zimbabwe | Tributary of the Zambezi; supports local agriculture and wildlife. |
| Sanyati River | ~150 km | Central Zimbabwe | Known for its scenic gorges; important for local ecosystems. |
| Manyame River | ~200 km | Central Zimbabwe | Flows through Harare; key source of water for the capital. |
| Chirundu River | ~100 km | Northern Zimbabwe | Forms part of the border with Zambia; important for local fisheries. |
| Mupfure River | ~150 km | Central Zimbabwe | Known for supporting agriculture in its vicinity. |
| Lundi River | ~150 km | Central Zimbabwe | Flows into the Zambezi; significant for local communities and irrigation. |