Question

Using complete sentences, explain three features that make Lake Baikal one of the most unique lakes in the world.

Answer 1

Lake Baikal is one of the most interesting lakes in the world because of its many unique characteristics. The lake is over 5,300 feet deep, which makes it the deepest in the world. It contains over twenty percent of the world’s unfrozen freshwater and is believed to be the world’s oldest lake. Because the lake is so large, its water also affects the climate of the land surrounding it.

Answer 2

Lake Baikal is a lake that has lots of specific features, but it is best know for:
- It is estimated that it is the oldest lake in the world (25-30 million years)
- It is one of the lakes that has the clearest water
- It is the world's deepest lake (1642 m)