Located high in the Altiplano Mountains at an altitude of roughly 3,700 metres, Lake Poopó was historically Bolivia's second-largest lake. During wet winters, swollen rivers expanded its footprint to 2,700 square kilometres. In dry summers, it naturally contracted to a baseline of square kilometres.
This is the complete academic reading passage used in IELTS Trainer 2 Test 6. earth lakes are under threat reading answers
| Word | Meaning | |------|---------| | Eutrophication | Nutrient enrichment leading to algal blooms and oxygen loss | | Algal bloom | Rapid growth of algae that blocks sunlight and releases toxins | | Hypoxia | Low oxygen levels in water, often causing fish kills | | Invasive species | Non-native organisms that harm local ecosystems | | Thermal stratification | Layering of water by temperature, disrupted by climate change | | Desiccation | Drying up of a lake (e.g., Aral Sea) | Located high in the Altiplano Mountains at an
3. Lake Tanganyika (East Africa): The Threat of Thermal Stratification This is the complete academic reading passage used
For those using this passage in a classroom or self-testing environment, here is a with reasoning for each question type:
: Diverting natural feeder streams to supply thirsty, non-native crops in arid zones permanently alters regional hydrology.