Lakes: A Comprehensive Guide to the United States' Largest Bodies of Water

Question 1

What geological feature distinguishes Crater Lake from Lake Tahoe?

Accepted Answer

Volcanic caldera

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Deep blue waters

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Surrounding mountains

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Abundant fish species

Question 2

Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake in the United States by surface area?

Accepted Answer

Lake Superior

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Lake Michigan

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Lake Erie

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Lake Huron

Question 3

What is the deepest freshwater lake in the United States?

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Crater Lake

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Lake Tahoe

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Great Salt Lake

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Lake Powell

Question 4

Which lake is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California and Nevada?

Accepted Answer

Lake Tahoe

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Crater Lake

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Great Salt Lake

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Lake Powell

Question 5

Which lake is a remnant of a collapsed volcano and is the deepest lake in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Crater Lake

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Lake Tahoe

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Great Salt Lake

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Lake Powell

Question 6

Which lake is known for its high salinity, making it very buoyant?

Accepted Answer

Great Salt Lake

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Lake Tahoe

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Crater Lake

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Lake Powell

Question 7

Which lake is formed by the Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River?

Accepted Answer

Lake Powell

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Lake Tahoe

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Crater Lake

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Great Salt Lake

Question 8

Which lake is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including bald eagles, peregrine falcons, and many fish species?

Accepted Answer

Lake Tahoe

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Crater Lake

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Great Salt Lake

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Lake Powell

Question 9

Which of the Great Lakes is the largest by surface area?

Accepted Answer

Lake Superior

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Lake Michigan

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Lake Huron

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Lake Erie

Question 10

Which lake was formed by a powerful volcanic eruption?

Accepted Answer

Crater Lake

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Lake Mead

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Great Salt Lake

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Lake Powell

Question 11

Which lake in the southwestern United States is known for its extremely salty water?

Accepted Answer

Great Salt Lake

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Lake Powell

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Lake Mead

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Lake Tahoe

Question 12

Which of the following is the largest lake in the United States by surface area?

Accepted Answer

Lake Superior

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Lake Michigan

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Lake Tahoe

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Lake Powell

Question 13

Which lake has the clearest water in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Crater Lake

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Lake Erie

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Lake Okeechobee

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Lake Havasu

Question 14

Which lake was formed as a result of volcanic activity?

Accepted Answer

Crater Lake

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Great Salt Lake

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Lake Mead

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Lake Powell

Question 15

Which U.S. lake holds the title of the largest freshwater lake?

Accepted Answer

Lake Superior

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Lake Huron

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Lake Michigan

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Lake Erie

Question 16

Which lake's crystal-clear waters make it a popular scuba diving spot?

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Lake Tahoe

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Lake Powell

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Lake Havasu

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Lake Mead

Question 17

The famous chain of interconnected lakes bordering the U.S. and Canada is called:

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The Great Lakes

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The Finger Lakes

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The Everglades

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The Chesapeake Bay

Question 18

Which lake owes its formation to a meteorite impact long ago?

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Crater Lake

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Lake Powell

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Lake Mead

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Lake Havasu

Question 19

The most common recreational activity enjoyed at major U.S. lakes is:

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Boating

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Fishing

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Hunting

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Hiking

Question 20

Lakes provide vital habitats for diverse organisms. Explain lake ecology and describe how organisms thrive within this unique environment.

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Lake ecology examines the interactions and relationships between organisms and their lake environment, including factors like nutrient availability and predator-prey dynamics.

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Lake ecology studies the physical and chemical processes in lakes.

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Lake ecology solely focuses on the impact of human activities on lake ecosystems.

Question 21

Which lake's unique origin from volcanic activity results in its captivating blue hue?

Accepted Answer

Crater Lake

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Lake Placid

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Lake Powell

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Lake Havasu

Question 22

Which lake is **not** situated within the boundaries of California?

Accepted Answer

Lake Okeechobee

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Lake Tahoe

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Salton Sea

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Lake Almanor

Question 23

Which state shares borders with the highest number of Great Lakes?

Accepted Answer

Michigan

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Ohio

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Illinois

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Wisconsin

Question 24

How do nutrient cycling and food webs contribute to the health of lake ecosystems, and what happens if these processes are disrupted?

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They support a variety of organisms and keep the water clean.

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They have no effect on the health of lake ecosystems.

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They only affect tiny organisms in lakes.

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Disruptions to these processes have no negative consequences for lakes.

Question 25

How could climate change affect the water levels and ecological health of the Great Lakes?

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Higher water levels due to more rain and melting ice

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Lower water levels due to more evaporation

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Better water quality due to less pollution

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No major changes to water levels or ecological health

Question 26

Which of the following is the largest lake in the United States, by surface area?

Accepted Answer

Lake Superior

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Lake Michigan

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Lake Huron

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Lake Erie

Question 27

Which of the following lakes is situated within a volcanic caldera?

Accepted Answer

Crater Lake

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Lake Superior

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Lake Tahoe

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Lake Okeechobee

Question 28

Which lake is known for its distinctive blue-green algae bloom?

Accepted Answer

Lake Erie

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Lake Huron

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Lake Ontario

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Lake Michigan

Question 29

Which lake is located within the Sierra Nevada mountain range?

Accepted Answer

Lake Tahoe

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Lake Mono

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Lake Powell

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Lake Mead

Question 30

What is the unique geological process that formed Crater Lake in Oregon, giving it its distinctive features, such as Wizard Island?

Accepted Answer

A colossal volcanic eruption that collapsed, creating a caldera that filled with water.

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Glacial erosion during the last ice age carved out Crater Lake.

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A catastrophic flood filled a canyon, forming Crater Lake.

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Crater Lake is an artificial reservoir built for water storage and recreation.

Question 31

How did Crater Lake's volcanic origins contribute to its exceptional water clarity and unique geological features?

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Crater Lake's volcanic caldera formation created porous ash layers that filter the water, resulting in its clarity. Its steep walls and distinct shape are also a result of volcanic activity.

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Crater Lake's formation was not influenced by glaciers, so this option is incorrect.

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Tectonic shifts and fault lines did not play a role in Crater Lake's formation, so this option is incorrect.

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Crater Lake's clarity is not due to sedimentation or organic matter, so this option is incorrect.

Question 32

Climate change may affect Lake Tahoe's temperature and water quality. How could these changes impact the lake's ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Increased evaporation could lower the lake level, leading to algal blooms.

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More precipitation could dilute the water, reducing clarity.

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Climate change will have little effect on the lake's temperature and water quality.

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The lake's depth and clarity will protect it from climate change impacts.

Question 33

How have the Great Lakes historically influenced the culture, traditions, and spiritual practices of Native American tribes?

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The Great Lakes provided food, transportation, and a meeting place for cultural exchange among Native American tribes.

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The Great Lakes were mainly used for spiritual ceremonies and had little practical value.

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Native American tribes had no significant connection to the Great Lakes.

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The Great Lakes were only used for transportation, not for other purposes.

Question 34

Which physical characteristic makes Lake Tahoe unique among lakes?

Accepted Answer

Deepest alpine lake in North America

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Largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River

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Only lake with white sandy beaches

Question 35

Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake in the United States by surface area?

Accepted Answer

Lake Superior

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Lake Huron

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Lake Michigan

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Lake Erie

Question 36

Which lake is known for its exceptionally clear water, earning it the nickname 'the Jewel of the Sierra'?

Accepted Answer

Lake Tahoe

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Crater Lake

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Lake Superior

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Lake Powell

Question 37

Which lake was formed by a volcanic eruption?

Accepted Answer

Crater Lake

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Lake Powell

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Lake Tahoe

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Lake Superior

Question 38

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

Accepted Answer

Isle Royale

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Apostle Islands

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Mackinac Island

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Pelee Island

Question 39

Which lake is located on the border of California and Nevada?

Accepted Answer

Lake Tahoe

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Crater Lake

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Lake Superior

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Lake Powell

Question 40

Which of the following is the largest lake in the United States by surface area?

Accepted Answer

Lake Superior

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Lake Michigan

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Crater Lake

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Lake Tahoe

Question 41

Which lake was formed by the collapse of a volcano and is known for its pristine, deep blue waters?

Accepted Answer

Crater Lake

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Lake Superior

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Lake Michigan

Question 42

Which of the following lakes is not part of the Great Lakes system?

Accepted Answer

Lake Tahoe

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Lake Superior

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Lake Huron

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Lake Michigan

Question 43

Which lake is renowned for its diverse recreational opportunities, including fishing, boating, swimming, and is a major transportation hub?

Accepted Answer

Lake Michigan

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Lake Superior

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Crater Lake

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Lake Tahoe

Question 44

Which lake is known for its distinctive island geography, including the popular tourist destination Mackinac Island?

Accepted Answer

Lake Michigan

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Lake Tahoe

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Lake Superior

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Crater Lake

Question 45

Which lake is a popular destination for winter sports, including skiing and snowboarding, due to its proximity to the Sierra Nevada mountains?

Accepted Answer

Lake Tahoe

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Lake Michigan

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Lake Superior

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Crater Lake

Question 46

Which of the following lakes is the shallowest of the Great Lakes, with an average depth of only 62 feet?

Accepted Answer

Lake Erie

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Lake Huron

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Lake Michigan

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Lake Superior

Question 47

Which lake is known for its role in the steel industry and the production of automobiles, with major industrial cities located along its shores?

Accepted Answer

Lake Michigan

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Lake Tahoe

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Crater Lake

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Lake Superior

Question 48

Which of the following is the largest lake in the United States by surface area?

Accepted Answer

Lake Superior

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Lake Erie

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Lake Michigan

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Lake Huron

Question 49

Which lake was formed by a massive volcanic eruption that caused a caldera to collapse?

Accepted Answer

Crater Lake

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Lake Mead

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Lake Okeechobee

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Yellowstone Lake

Question 50

Which lake is home to a unique ecosystem that includes the endangered Lahontan cutthroat trout?

Accepted Answer

Pyramid Lake

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Lake George

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Lake Winnipesaukee

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Lake Shasta

Question 51

Which lake is known for its extremely high salt content, making it uninhabitable for most aquatic life?

Accepted Answer

Great Salt Lake

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Lake Ouachita

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Salton Sea

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Lake Bonneville

Question 52

Which lake is a popular destination for ice fishing and snowmobiling during the winter months?

Accepted Answer

Lake Winnebago

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Lake Havasu

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Lake Tahoe

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Lake of the Ozarks