Lake Ladoga

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How big is Lake Ladoga?Approximately 17,700 km² (6,800 sq mi)
2. What is the location?Northwestern Russia (Republic of Karelia and Leningrad Oblast)
3. What is the hydrological discharge?Discharges into the Neva River, flowing to the Gulf of Finland
4. Why was Lake Ladoga so important during World War II?During the Siege of Leningrad, the lake became the "Road of Life," a frozen path that let people bring food and supplies to the city when it was surrounded by enemy forces.
5. How did Lake Ladoga get its shape?When the ice sheets from the Quaternary period melted, they carved out a big basin that later filled with meltwater, creating the lake we see today.

Lacustrine System: A body of water, such as a lake, that is situated in a basin or depression in the land.
Quaternary Glaciations: Periods of extensive ice sheet formation and retreat that shaped Earth's landscapes.
Hydrological Role: The function and importance of a body of water within the Earth's water cycle and drainage systems.