Flashcards
Quiz: Lakes of the world 10th MYP
Cards in this deck (6)
- 11. Lake Malawi is home to hundreds of species of cichlids, a type of which animal? a) Birds b) Fish c) Reptilesb) Fish
The vast population of these colorful fish species makes Lake Malawi an important center of biodiversity.
- 22. Which kind of bears inhabit the area around Lake Tahoe? a) Brown Bears b) Grizzly Bears c) Black Bearsb) Black Bears
Black bears are often lighter in color, with cinnamon or brown-hued fur.
- 33. Which South American lake is has a giant, endangered frog named after it? a) Lake Poopó b) Lake Titicaca c) Lake Argentinob) Lake Titicaca
The Titicaca water frog lives an aquatic life, absorbing oxygen through its baggy skin folds.
- 44. Which European lake is home to a medieval church on a tiny islet in the middle? a) Lake Bled b) Lake Geneva c) Lake Gardaa) Lake Bled
Lake Bled is one of the most popular destinations in Slovenia. Before the church was built, the island was home to an ancient temple.
- 55. Blue Lake, located in Mount Gambier, South Australia, is what kind of lake? a) Glacial b) Tectonic c) Volcanicc) Volcanic
Housed in an extinct volcanic crater, Blue Lake turns vibrant turquoise a few months out of the year.
- 66. What group of 11 lakes are home to a notable wine-producing region? a) Finger Lakes b) Lake District c) Arrow Lakesa) Finger Lake
The first vineyard in the Finger Lakes was planted in 1829; today there are more than 100 wineries in the area.
