Which high-altitude lake in northeastern Anatolia, situated on the border of Kars and Ardahan, freezes completely in winter, enabling horse-sleigh transport across its ice?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Lake Çıldır
- Step 1: Lake Çıldır sits at an elevation of 1,959 meters in the Caucasus foothills.
- Step 2: During winter, its surface freezes under ice up to one meter thick, allowing ice fishing and traditional troika sleigh rides.
Answer
Lake Çıldır.
Why not the others: 'Lake Erçek' is an alkaline lake near Van; 'Lake Nazik' is near Ahlat; 'Lake Tortum' is a landslide-dammed lake in Erzurum.
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