MQCs on rivers of Samoa January 8, 2026September 24, 2024 by u930973931_answers 30 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/30 Subscribe 1. What is the longest river in Samoa? (A) The Vaitele River (B) The Faga River (C) The Lalovi River (D) The Palauli River 2. Which river is known for its scenic beauty and waterfalls? (A) The Tafua River (B) The Faga River (C) The Apia River (D) The Vaitele River 3. Which river flows through the capital city, Apia? (A) The Vaisigano River (B) The Faga River (C) The Vaitele River (D) The Tafua River 4. What is a primary source of water for agriculture in Samoa? (A) Rivers (B) Groundwater (C) Rainwater harvesting (D) Desalination 5. Which river is considered sacred in some Samoan cultures? (A) The Vaitele River (B) The Faga River (C) The Vaisigano River (D) The Tafua River 6. What type of vegetation is commonly found along the rivers in Samoa? (A) Desert flora (B) Tundra (C) Grasslands (D) Tropical rainforest 7. Which river is known for its historical significance to the local community? (A) The Vaitele River (B) The Apia River (C) The Faga River (D) The Tafua River 8. What is the primary threat to the rivers of Samoa? (A) Urbanization (B) Deforestation (C) All of the above (D) Pollution 9. Which river is known for its unique ecosystem? (A) The Vaitele River (B) The Tafua River (C) The Faga River (D) The Vaisigano River 10. What recreational activities are commonly enjoyed on the rivers of Samoa? (A) Skiing (B) Fishing (C) Ice skating (D) Snowboarding 11. Which river is primarily used for irrigation in Samoa? (A) The Faga River (B) The Vaisigano River (C) The Vaitele River (D) The Tafua River 12. What is a significant cause of pollution in the rivers of Samoa? (A) All of the above (B) Agricultural runoff (C) Urban runoff (D) Industrial waste 13. Which river is home to several species of endemic fish? (A) The Tafua River (B) The Faga River (C) The Vaisigano River (D) The Vaitele River 14. Which river is known for its cultural importance to the indigenous people? (A) The Faga River (B) The Vaisigano River (C) The Vaitele River (D) The Tafua River 15. What type of climate do the rivers of Samoa contribute to? (A) Tropical (B) Arid (C) Temperate (D) Polar 16. Which river is often used for educational purposes related to ecology? (A) The Tafua River (B) The Vaisigano River (C) The Vaitele River (D) The Faga River 17. Which river has faced challenges due to climate change? (A) The Faga River (B) The Tafua River (C) The Vaisigano River (D) The Vaitele River 18. What type of fish is commonly found in the rivers of Samoa? (A) Salmon (B) Tilapia (C) Catfish (D) Trout 19. Which river is associated with local legends and folklore? (A) The Tafua River (B) The Vaisigano River (C) The Vaitele River (D) The Faga River 20. What is the main use of the water from the rivers in Samoa? (A) Agricultural irrigation (B) Industrial use (C) Drinking water (D) Recreational use 21. Which river is known for having a rich biodiversity? (A) The Tafua River (B) The Faga River (C) The Vaisigano River (D) The Vaitele River 22. What is the average annual rainfall in Samoa that affects river flow? (A) 500 mm (B) 1,200 mm (C) 3,000 mm (D) 2,500 mm 23. Which river flows into the Pacific Ocean? (A) The Vaisigano River (B) The Faga River (C) The Tafua River (D) The Vaitele River 24. What is the primary function of the rivers in Samoa? (A) All of the above (B) Water supply (C) Recreation (D) Transportation 25. Which river is known for eco-tourism activities? (A) The Vaitele River (B) The Faga River (C) The Vaisigano River (D) The Tafua River 26. What environmental challenge do the rivers of Samoa face? (A) Drought (B) Flooding (C) Overfishing (D) Pollution 27. Which river is primarily used for local transportation? (A) The Tafua River (B) The Vaisigano River (C) The Faga River (D) The Vaitele River 28. Which river is essential for maintaining the local ecosystem? (A) The Tafua River (B) The Faga River (C) The Vaitele River (D) The Vaisigano River 29. Which river is less developed for tourism but vital for local communities? (A) The Faga River (B) The Vaitele River (C) The Vaisigano River (D) The Tafua River 30. What recreational facility is often found along the rivers in Samoa? (A) Golf courses (B) Beaches (C) Ski resorts (D) Hiking trails