The Mekong River with Sue Perkins

The Mekong River is located in which continent?

• South America

• Australia

• Asia

• Africa

How long is the Mekong River?

• 1,120 km

• 4,350 km

• 5,800 km

• 20 km

Name the countries the Mekong River passes through.

• China, India, Thailand, Vietnam

• China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam

• China, Nepal, Laos, England

• Japan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Vietnam

The Mekong Delta, located in Vietnam, is often referred to as the "rice bowl" of the country. What is a major environmental issue threatening this region?

• Air pollution

• Desertification

• Earthquakes

• Sea level rise

How do communities adapt to the fluctuating river height?

• Building permanent structures

• Using floating houses and seasonal farming

• Relocating to urban areas

• Constructing large dams

How many hydroelectric dams are planned in the lower Mekong?

• 5

• 11

• 20

• 15

What negative impacts could these dams have?

• Increased fish populations

• Improved water quality

• Displacement of communities and reduced fish populations

• Enhanced agricultural productivity

Why is the Mekong river important? What do people use it for?

• Transportation and agriculture

• Mining and tourism

• Fishing and hydroelectric power

• Both A and C

What issues are facing the lower Mekong river?

• Pollution

• Dam construction

• Over fishing

• All of the above

How do communities adapt to the fluctuating river height?

• Building levees and dams

• Relocating villages

• Floating buildings

• All of the above