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7 fact-checked facts about the world's lakes, their science and geography, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

How many Great Lakes are there in North America?

Answer5

They are Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario.

Which Scottish lake is linked with a legendary monster?

AnswerLoch Ness

Loch Ness is famous for stories of "Nessie."

Going deeper

Which Great Lake lies entirely within the United States?

AnswerLake Michigan

The other four Great Lakes are shared with Canada.

What is Africa's largest lake by area?

AnswerLake Victoria

Lake Victoria is shared by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.

Lake Baikal is in which country?

AnswerRussia

Baikal lies in southern Siberia, Russia.

Expert level

In a layered summer lake, what is the zone of rapid temperature change called?

AnswerThermocline

The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.

What is the deepest lake in the United States?

AnswerCrater Lake

Oregon's Crater Lake is about 1,943 feet deep.

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