Kazakhstan's Water Resources and Rivers

The video provides an overview of Kazakhstan's rivers, highlighting their natural beauty and significance. It discusses the number and distribution of rivers, with a focus on major ones like the Irtysh and Syr Darya. The video also covers other significant rivers such as the Ili and Ural, and explains seasonal changes and uses of these water bodies. Specific details about the Sarysu and Nura rivers are also provided, along with the annual water resources of Kazakhstan.

How many rivers are there approximately in Kazakhstan?

• 85,000

• 75,000

• 65,000

• 95,000

What is the total length of the Irtysh River within Kazakhstan?

• 1,500 km

• 2,000 km

• 1,800 km

• 1,700 km

Which river ranks second in length within Kazakhstan?

• Ili

• Syr Darya

• Irtysh

• Ural

What is the length of the Ili River within Kazakhstan?

• 750 km

• 900 km

• 820 km

• 815 km

Which river is known to have its banks formed by clay and sand?

• Syr Darya

• Ili

• Irtysh

• Zhem

What is the primary use of the Zhem River's water?

• Fishing

• Hydroelectric power

• Irrigation and oil industry

• Recreation

Where does the Nura River flow into?

• Korgalzhyn Lake

• Caspian Sea

• Lake Balkhash

• Aral Sea

What is the annual water resource volume of Kazakhstan?

• 95.13 billion cubic meters

• 85.13 billion cubic meters

• 115.13 billion cubic meters

• 105.13 billion cubic meters

What percentage of Kazakhstan's water resources is shared with neighboring countries?

• 40%

• 46%

• 54%

• 60%