Which type of wetland is Oroklini Lake near Larnaca?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. A rain-fed natural wetland protected for its birds
- Step 1: Oroklini Lake is a natural wetland near Larnaca. Step 2. Its water level depends on rainfall and groundwater, and it is a protected Natura 2000 site and a bird migration stopover. Answer: A rain-fed natural wetland protected for its birds. Why not the others: It is not a drinking-water reservoir, there are no glaciers in Cyprus and it is not a cave lake.
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