Q. Which of the following statements with regard to Lake Baikal is/are correct?
1.Lake Baikal is a rift lake containing roughly 22% to 23% of the world’s fresh surface water.
2.Lake Baikal is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the world’s deepest lake.
3.Lake Baikal drains into the Angara River, which is a major tributary of the Yenisey River system.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Lake Baikal holds of water, more than all five North American Great Lakes combined.
- Statement 2 is correct: It is both the world’s deepest lake and oldest lake (), designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
- Statement 3 is correct: The Angara River is the sole outflow of Lake Baikal, which eventually joins the Yenisey River.
