Q. In context with freshwater ecosystems, consider the following statements: - Lake Baikal is the deepest and oldest freshwater lake in the world.
- Lake Titicaca is located at the highest altitude of any navigable lake in the world.
- Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa by surface area.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer:
All three
Notes: - Lake Baikal is the deepest and oldest freshwater lake in the world: This is correct. It reaches depths of 1,642 meters and is estimated to be around 25 million years old.
- Lake Titicaca is located at the highest altitude of any navigable lake in the world: This is correct. It sits at an elevation of approximately 3,812 meters above sea level.
- Lake Victoria is the largest lake in Africa by surface area: This is correct. It covers about 68,800 square kilometers, making it the largest lake in Africa.
Thus, all of the statements are correct.