Question

Explain why Lake Maracaibo cannot be considered the largest lake in South America. What is South America’s largest lake, and what special distinction does it have?

Answer 1

Lake Titicaca is officaly the largest lake in South America.

Step-by-step explanation: Lake Maracaibo is actually larger in size; however, it cannot officially be classified as a lake since it is connected to the Caribbean Sea.

Answer 2

Lake Maracaibo can't officially be classified as a lake since it is connected to the Caribbean Sea.

South America's largest lake is Lake Titicaca and its special because it's one of less than twenty ancient lakes on earth.