Freshwater Sources Quiz

What percentage of the world's surface freshwater is held by Lake Baikal?

• 40%

• 30%

• 10%

• 20%

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Which group of lakes holds 20% of the world's surface water?

• Lake Victoria

• Lake Tanganyika

• The Great Lakes

• The Caspian Sea

Which of the following is a characteristic of ponds?

• Deep and large

• Saltwater bodies

• Flowing water

• Shallow and smaller

Why can plants usually grow from the bottom of a pond to its surface?

• Because of the warmer water temperature

• Because the water is shallow enough for sunlight to reach the bottom

• Because of the nutrient-rich soil

• Because ponds contain freshwater only

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What is the main difference between lakes and ponds?

• Lakes have plants growing at the bottom

• Ponds are usually smaller and not as deep as lakes

• Lakes are saltwater, while ponds are freshwater

• Ponds are deeper than lakes

What is an oxbow lake?

• A small body of water found along the banks of a river

• A lake formed by volcanic activity

• A large, deep lake found in mountainous regions

• A man-made lake for recreational purposes

What natural events can cause the formation of lakes?

• Hurricanes and floods

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Volcanic eruptions and cave collapses

• Forest fires and droughts

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How are most lakes formed?

• By the drying up of rivers

• By erosion and natural depressions

• By the accumulation of rainwater only

• By man-made constructions

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What happens to lakes over time due to sediment deposition?

• They become shallower

• They dry up completely

• They turn into rivers

• They become deeper

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What is the primary purpose of reservoirs?

• To promote water sports

• To enhance scenic beauty

• To store and hold water

• To provide habitats for fish

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