Q. Which type of lakes are created by the volcanic activities?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Volcanic Lakes
Explanation:
Volcanic lakes are formed in craters or calderas created by volcanic activity.
- When a volcano erupts and then collapses, the depression can fill with water, forming a volcanic lake.
Other types:
- Lagoon: Coastal water bodies separated by barriers.
- Sweet Water Lake: Freshwater lakes, not necessarily volcanic.
- Karst Lake: Formed by dissolution of soluble rocks like limestone.
So, lakes created by volcanic activity are Volcanic Lakes — option (C).
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Volcanic lakes are formed in craters or calderas created by volcanic activity.
- When a volcano erupts and then collapses, the depression can fill with water, forming a volcanic lake.
Other types:
- Lagoon: Coastal water bodies separated by barriers.
- Sweet Water Lake: Freshwater lakes, not necessarily volcanic.
- Karst Lake: Formed by dissolution of soluble rocks like limestone.
So, lakes created by volcanic activity are Volcanic Lakes — option (C).