Q: Which one is the largest fresh water lake in the world by volume of water?
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A
Lake Baikal
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B
Lake Tanganyika
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C
Lake Superior
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D
Lake Malawi
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Answer:
A
Explanation:
Lake Baikal is the largest freshwater lake by volume in the world, containing 22-23% of the world's fresh surface water. With 23,615.39 km3 (5,670 cu mi) of fresh water, it contains more water than the North American Great Lakes combined. With a maximum depth of 1,642 m (5,387 ft), Baikal is the world's deepest lake. It is considered among the world's clearest lakes and is considered the world's oldest lake - at 25 million years. It is the seventh-largest lake in the world by surface area.
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