What is the largest lake in the Philippines and third largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, covering approximately 900 square kilometers?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Laguna de Bay
- Step 1: Laguna de Bay has an approximate area of 3,800 square kilometers (1,500 sq mi) broken down into 2,900 square kilometers (1,100 sq mi) of land and 900 km (350 sq mi) of lake proper with 220 km (140 mi) shoreline. Answer: Laguna de Bay. Why not the others: None of these fit: Lake Lanao Mindanao lake; Lake Taal caldera lake; Lake Mainit northern Mindanao lake.
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