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Europe – Asia: Caspian Sea Asia: Aral Sea Asia: Lake Baikal Great Lakes of Eurasia Europe – Asia: Caspian Sea Asia: Aral Sea Asia: Lake Baikal

Great Lakes of Eurasia Complete map of Eurasia….label the lakes (seas) and countries surrounding each.

Great Lakes of Eurasia Where is the largest body of freshwater located? The Great Lakes in N. America cover a land area of about 95,000 square miles. The first lake we will talk about today covers 11,800 square miles This lake covers 9 x less land but contains more water.

Lake Baikal Lake Baikal (bike al) is a rift valley lake. This lake is located in the country of Russia and the continent of Asia. It is a VERY deep lake. The bottom of the lake is 6,300 feet below the surface and 5,135 feet below sea level. It is over 1 mile deep in some places

People, Wildlife and Industry of Lake Baikal 1,085 species of plants and 1,550 species and varieties of animals. Wild game reserves and parks surround the lake

People, Wildlife and Industry of Lake Baikal “The Pearl of Siberia" is a great treasure to Russia Timber companies create lumber and paper along the lake Ships are built on the lake Unfortunately, timber companies leave few trees Railroads along the lake connect mines and industries

People, Wildlife and Industry of Lake Baikal The word “bai” means “wealthy” and “kul” means “lake” The traditions and customs of the lake people is a mix of traditional beliefs, Buddhism and orthodox Christianity customs.

People, Wildlife and Industry of Lake Baikal Buryats (buryet) believe that there are Spirits who live near us and every mountain and river has it’s own one.

Caspian Sea How is the Caspian Sea a lake but called a sea? Perhaps the salt water When water evaporates from the Caspian Sea, it leaves behind salt and other minerals. Freshwater does come into the Caspian Sea from many freshwater lakes and streams

Caspian Sea Located in a very dry climate Used for transportation and trade Very large Oil deposits have made the sea even more valuable

Aral Sea This lake has shrunk by 75% in the past few decades In 1960, it was the 4th largest lake in the world. The sea level has dropped more than 50 feet. It is now the 10th largest lake in the world

Aral Sea Why has the lake shrunk? Russia has diverted its waters to water their cotton crop A planned canal to help with guided water was never built.

Aral Sea How has the shrinking lake affected the people who live around it? No more fisherman Tourists have vanished It has become a ghost town. Five central Asian nations are affected by the changes to the sea.