Which major Siberian river flows northward from Lake Baikal into the Arctic Ocean via the Yenisei River?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Angara River
- Step 1: The Angara River is the sole surface outlet draining Lake Baikal, flowing 1,779 kilometers into the Yenisei River.
- Step 2: Due to its steady, massive flow from Baikal, it hosts several of Russia's largest hydroelectric power plants, including the Bratsk Dam.
Answer
Angara River
Why not the others: 'Lena River' rises west of Baikal but flows directly northeast to the Laptev Sea; 'Ob River' is in western Siberia; 'Irtysh River' is the principal tributary of the Ob.
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