The Essequibo River

1. The Essequibo River is the.......... river in Guyana.

• Shortest

• Deepest

• Longest

• Widest

2. What is the length of the Essequibo River?

• 100 kilometers

• 6000 miles

• 10000 kilometers

• 600 miles

3. What type of animals are found in the Essequibo River?

• All varieties

• Fishes and Birds only

• Insects and Plants

• Mammals only

4. At which cardinal point is The Essequibo River located?

• East

• West

• North

• South

5. The Essequibo River forms a boundary between Regions.....

• 1 and 2

• 2 and 3

• 3 and 4

• 8 and 9

6. Which of the following is NOT a vital use of the Essequibo River?

• Swimming

• Sourcing Food

• Transporting good and people

• Agricultural

7. Which European group does the Essequibo River reminds us of?

• Dutch

• French

• British

• Spanish

8. How does the Essequibo River contribute to Guyana's historical past?

• It was a major route gold mining

• It helped the sugar industry thrive

• It was used for transportation of goods

• It supported Agricultural growth for the local population

Which of the following best describes the landscape through which the Essequibo River flows?

• Deserts and rocky terrain

• Rainforest and islands

• Flat plains with little vegetation

• Mountainous and dry

If you are planning to visit the Essequibo River, which of the following will be most important to consider for transportation?

• Weather patterns in the region

• Availability of public buses

• Availability of trains

• Availability of boats and ferries