Which large freshwater lake was created by the Afsluitdijk?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The IJsselmeer, fed mainly by the river IJssel
- Step 1: The Zuiderzee was closed. Step 2. The result is the IJsselmeer. Answer: the IJsselmeer. Why not the others: The Markermeer is a separate lake, Lake Veluwe is a border lake, and the Loosdrecht lakes are small inland lakes.
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