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Complete map of Eurasia….label the lakes (seas) and countries surrounding each.
Great Lakes of Eurasia
Where is the largest body of freshwater located?
The Great Lakes in N. America cover a land area of about 95,000 square miles.
The first lake we will talk about today covers 11,800 square miles
This lake covers 9 x less land but contains more water.
Great Lakes of Eurasia
Lake Baikal (bike al) is a rift valley lake.
This lake is located in the country of Russia and the continent of Asia.
It is a VERY deep lake.
The bottom of the lake is 6,300 feet below the surface and 5,135 feet below sea level.
It is over 1 mile deep in some places
Lake Baikal
1,085 species of plants and 1,550 species and varieties of animals.
Wild game reserves and parks surround the lake
People, Wildlife and Industry of Lake Baikal
“The Pearl of Siberia" is a great treasure to Russia
Timber companies create lumber and paper along the lake Ships are built on the lake
Unfortunately, timber companies leave few trees
Railroads along the lake connect mines and industries
People, Wildlife and Industry of Lake Baikal
The word “bai” means “wealthy” and “kul” means “lake”
The traditions and customs of the lake people is a mix of traditional beliefs, Buddhism and orthodox Christianity customs.
People, Wildlife and Industry of Lake Baikal
Buryats (buryet) believe that there are Spirits who live near us and every mountain and river has it’s own one.
People, Wildlife and Industry of Lake Baikal
How is the Caspian Sea a lake but called a sea? Perhaps the salt water
When water evaporates from the Caspian Sea, it leaves behind salt and other minerals. Freshwater does come into the Caspian Sea
from many freshwater lakes and streams
Caspian Sea
Located in a very dry climate
Used for transportation and trade
Very large
Oil deposits have made the sea even more valuable
Caspian Sea
This lake has shrunk by 75% in the past few decades
In 1960, it was the 4th largest lake in the world.
The sea level has dropped more than 50 feet.
It is now the 10th largest lake in the world
Aral Sea
Why has the lake shrunk?
Russia has diverted its waters to water their cotton crop
A planned canal to help with guided water was never built.
Aral Sea