Q. Which of the following statements with regard to Lake Titicaca is/are correct?
1.It is the largest freshwater lake in South America by both surface area and water volume.
2.Situated at an altitude of approximately 3,812 meters (12,507 ft), it is recognized as the world’s highest commercially navigable lake, shared between Peru and Bolivia.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Lake Titicaca holds the largest volume of fresh water and surface area among all lakes on the South American continent.
- Statement 2 is correct: Located on the high Andean Altiplano plateau at 12,507 feet above sea level, Lake Titicaca holds the international geographic title of the “highest navigable lake” in the world, with its western portion in Peru and eastern portion in Bolivia.
