Lake Titicaca

Why in news?

• Lake Titicaca, situated in the Andes on the border between Bolivia and Peru, is facing historic low water levels, only 10 inches away from its all-time low recorded in 1996.
• Climate change is identified as the primary cause of this decline, resulting in less rainfall and a diminishing shoreline.

About Lake Titicaca:

• Lake Titicaca is one of South America’s largest and most ancient lakes and the world’s highest navigable lake.
• It is the birthplace of the Incas. Its waters are famously still and brightly reflective. Around it is Titicaca National Reserve, sheltering rare aquatic wildlife such as giant frogs.
• Lake Titicaca sits 3 810 m above sea level and is situated between Peru to the west and Bolivia to the east.???????

PRACTICE QUESTION:

This lake situated in the Andes on the border between Bolivia and Peru, is facing historic low water levels. Climate change is identified as the primary cause of this decline, resulting in less rainfall and a diminishing shoreline. The lake mentioned above is:

(a) Lake Faguibine

(b) Lake Oguta

(c) Lake Volta

(d) Lake Titicaca

Answer

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