Which statement about two Montenegrin mountain lakes is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Black Lake has glacial origins, and Lake Piva was made by a dam
- Step 1: The Black Lake lies on Durmitor, an area shaped by glaciers in the ice ages. Step 2. Lake Piva is a reservoir built behind a dam on the river Piva. Answer: Black Lake glacial, Lake Piva a dam. Why not the others: The other statements swap the origins or give both a single origin, which is not true.
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