World Lakes
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Which lake in Russia is the deepest and oldest freshwater lake in the world?
About World Lakes
Give your memory a workout with World Lakes: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. Notable lakes around the world Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which lake in Russia is the deepest and oldest freshwater lake in the world?
Answer: Lake Baikal
2. Lake Superior, the largest Great Lake by surface area, borders how many U.S. states?
Answer: Three
3. Lake Titicaca, one of the highest navigable lakes in the world, straddles the border of which two countries?
Answer: Peru and Bolivia
4. Which African lake is the second-largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area?
Answer: Lake Victoria
5. The Dead Sea, one of the saltiest bodies of water on Earth, is bordered by Jordan, Israel, and which other territory?
Answer: Palestine (West Bank)
Frequently asked questions
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Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, World Lakes fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in World Lakes?
World Lakes has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is World Lakes free to play?
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How long does World Lakes take?
Most players finish World Lakes in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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