Multiple choice

Which of the following is the deepest lake?

  1. Caspian sea

  2. Lake Baikal

  3. Lake Superior

  4. Lake Victoria

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Lake Baikal in Russia is the world's deepest lake, reaching depths of approximately 1,642 meters (5,387 feet). It is also the world's oldest lake and holds about 20% of all unfrozen fresh water on Earth's surface. While the Caspian Sea has the largest surface area, Lake Baikal is by far the deepest.