Baikal: A Natural Wonder

What is the most famous wildlife species found in Lake Baikal?

• Arctic fox

• Polar bear

• Baikal seal (nerpa)

• Siberian tiger

What is the depth of Lake Baikal, making it the deepest lake in the world?

• 1,000 meters

• 1,642 meters

• 2,000 meters

• 500 meters

How has human activity impacted the environment around Lake Baikal?

• Historical preservation, ecotourism, and organic farming

• Urbanization, overfishing, and climate change

• Wildlife conservation, sustainable agriculture, and renewable energy

• Pollution, deforestation, and industrial development

What is the traditional dance of the Buryat people, the indigenous inhabitants of the Lake Baikal region?

• Irish Jig

• Hula Dance

• Samba Dance

• Buryat Dance

Which animal is considered a symbol of Lake Baikal and is also known as the 'Nerpa'?

• Penguin

• Polar bear

• Seal

• Kangaroo

What is the name of the largest island in Lake Baikal?

• Olkhon Island

• Siberian Island

• Baikal Island

• Lake Island

What are some of the major threats to the unique ecosystem of Lake Baikal?

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

• Agricultural development

• Pollution, climate change, invasive species, and overfishing

What is the significance of Shamanism in the local culture around Lake Baikal?

• Shamanism is only practiced by a small minority and has no impact on the local culture

• Shamanism is a recent import and not deeply connected to the natural environment of the region

• Shamanism has no significance in the local culture around Lake Baikal

• Shamanism is a traditional spiritual practice deeply connected to the natural environment of the region.

What is the average annual temperature of Lake Baikal?

• Approximately 0°C (32°F)

• Approximately 15°C (59°F)

• Approximately 25°C (77°F)

• Approximately -10°C (14°F)

How has tourism affected the preservation of Lake Baikal's natural beauty and wildlife?

• Tourism has led to an increase (увеличение) in the population of wildlife at Lake Baikal

• Tourism has decreased (уменьшил) pollution

• Tourism can lead to pollution, habitat destruction

• Tourism has no impact