Question 1

True or false: The Zambezi River flows northward for most of its course.

Accepted Answer

False. It flows generally south and east, from its source in Zambia to the Indian Ocean, not northward.

Question 2

True or false: Victoria Falls on the Zambezi is the tallest waterfall in the world.

Accepted Answer

False. Angel Falls in Venezuela is tallest. Victoria Falls is notable for its width, not height, at 108 meters.

Question 3

True or false: The Zambezi River flows through six countries before emptying into the Indian Ocean.

Accepted Answer

True. It passes through Zambia, Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, making it Africa's fourth-longest river.

Question 4

True or false: The Zambezi River is entirely within the tropics.

Accepted Answer

True. It lies between about 10°S and 20°S latitude, crossing the Tropic of Capricorn near its mouth.

Question 5

True or false: The Zambezi River has no dams along its entire length.

Accepted Answer

False. It has major dams like Kariba Dam and Cahora Bassa Dam, which create vast reservoirs for hydroelectric power.

Question 6

True or false: During the dry season, Victoria Falls completely dries up and stops flowing.

Accepted Answer

False. Flow reduces dramatically but rarely stops entirely; it may become a trickle in extreme droughts, not a full cessation.

Question 7

True or false: The Zambezi River is home to the world's largest population of hippos.

Accepted Answer

True. The lower Zambezi valley, especially in Mana Pools, hosts one of the highest hippo densities on Earth.

Question 8

True or false: A species of electric fish in the Zambezi can generate up to 600 volts.

Accepted Answer

True. The electric catfish (Malapterurus electricus) lives here, producing strong shocks for defense and hunting.

Zambezi River Trivia Questions