GK Quiz on Lakes of the World: Challenge Your Geography Skills With this Quiz on Lakes Around the Globe

Lakes are stunning natural wonders that dot our planet, offering beauty, recreation, and vital ecosystems. But how much do you know about these remarkable bodies of water? Dive in and test your geographical knowledge with this quiz on the lakes of the world. 

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Get ready to be challenged on your knowledge of some of the world's most famous lakes, including the deepest, largest, and saltiest. You'll also learn some interesting facts about lesser-known lakes that play important roles in their regions.

So, are you ready to test your lake smarts? Let's get started!

1. Which is the largest freshwater lake in the world by volume?

a) Lake Superior  

b) Lake Michigan  

c) Lake Baikal  

d) Lake Victoria  

Answer: c)

Explanation: According to the New York Sea Grant, “Lake Baikal is the world's largest freshwater lake by both volume (22995 km3) and depth (1741m). Lake Baikal contains 20% of the world's fresh surface water.”

2. The Caspian Sea, often referred to as a sea, is technically classified as a lake because:

a) It has no outlet to the ocean.  

b) It contains saltwater.  

c) It is located in a desert climate.  

d) It is home to a unique variety of fish.  

Answer: a)

Explanation: Seas are typically connected to oceans by saltwater. The Caspian Sea is landlocked, meaning it's entirely surrounded by land and has no outlet to a larger body of salt water.

3. Famous for its pink flamingos, Lake Nakuru is located in:

a)  Canada  

b)  Kenya  

c)  Russia  

d)  Brazil  

Answer: b)

Explanation: Nestled within the Kenyan Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru stuns visitors with its vibrant beauty. This high-altitude lake (1,754 meters above sea level) lies south of Nakuru town and finds itself within the protective embrace of Lake Nakuru National Park.

4. Crater Lake, known for its deep blue colour, is a result of:

a)  The depth 

b)  A volcanic eruption  

c)  An oxbow lake formation  

d)  A human-made dam  

Answer: a)

Explanation: According to the USGS.Gov, “The great depth of the lake (nearly 2000 feet deep) helps to impart the vibrant, deep blue color.”

5. Which of the following Great Lakes borders only one country?

a)  Lake Superior  

b)  Lake Erie  

c)  Lake Huron  

d)  Lake Michigan  

Answer: d)

Explanation: NASA mentions: “Only Lake Michigan is entirely within the United States borders while the other lakes are bordered on the north by Canada which is another country.” 

6. This lake has an extremely high salt content. What is its name?

a)  Lake Titicaca  

b)  Great Salt Lake  

c)  Lake Chad  

d)  Dead Sea  

Answer: b)

Explanation: Located in Utah, USA, the Great Salt Lake also boasts a high salt content. However, its salinity varies depending on the season and location within the lake, ranging from 5% to 27%. While still very salty, it's not quite as extreme as the Dead Sea.

7. The largest lake in India by area is:

a)  Wular Lake  

b)  Sambhar Salt Lake  

c)  Vembanad Lake  

d)  Loktak Lake  

Answer: c)

Explanation: According to Statista, “With a total area of over two thousand square kilometers, the Vembanad Lake in Kerela was the largest lake across India in 2021. The Chilika lake in Odisha and Shivsagar lake in Maharashtra were some other large lakes in the country.”

8. Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, is located on the border of:

a)  Bolivia and Peru  

b)  Argentina and Chile  

c)  Canada and the United States  

d)  Russia and Mongolia  

Answer: a)

Explanation: Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world, is located on the border of  Peru and Bolivia.

9. Nicknamed "The Finger Lakes," this chain of long, narrow lakes is located in:

a) Massachusetts

b) Vermont

c) Maine

d) New York

Answer: d)

Explanation: In upstate New York, south of Lake Ontario, lies a chain of eleven long, narrow lakes known as the Finger Lakes region.

10. Characterised by floating islands of vegetation, this unique lake can be found in Manipur, India.

a)  Chilika Lake  

b)  Loktak Lake  

c)  Dal Lake  

d)  Punnamada Lake 

Answer: b)

Explanation: NASA Earth Observatory mentions: “Loktak Lake is not only the largest freshwater lake in northeast India, it is also home to unique floating islands called “phumdis. “ These circular landmasses are made of vegetation, soil, and organic matter (at different stages of decomposition) that have been thickened into a solid form.”

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