Why is the Curonian Lagoon sheltered from the open Baltic Sea?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. It is separated from the Baltic Sea by the Curonian Spit
- Step 1: The Curonian Lagoon is a freshwater lagoon cut off from the Baltic Sea by the long sandy Curonian Spit. Answer: It is separated from the Baltic Sea by the Curonian Spit. Why not the others: There are no mountains, permanent ice or dam around it.
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