Which of the following lakes is the largest freshwater lake by surface area in the world?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Lake Superior holds the distinction of being the largest freshwater lake globally when measured by surface area, situated along the border of Canada and the United States. While Lake Victoria is the largest in Africa and Lake Baikal holds the maximum volume of freshwater, their surface areas are smaller than Superior. Incorrect options listing Lake Huron refer to another great lake of North America with a lesser surface area. These North American Laurentian Great Lakes were carved out by retreating continental ice sheets.