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Lake Baikal in central Asia is the deepest lake in the world. In places, it is 1.5 kilometers deep. The lake contains about one sixth of the world's fresh water supply. It contains over 1200 species of animals and 500 species of plants. Many of these plants and animals are not to be found anywhere else on earth. The name Baikal comes from the Mongolian word that means 'nature'.
A.
Lake Baikal in central Asia is the deepest lake in the world.
B.
In places, it is 1.5 kilometers deep.
C.
The lake contains about one sixth of the world's fresh water supply.
D.
It contains over 1200 species of animals and 500 species of plants.
E.
Many of these plants and animals are not to be found anywhere else on earth.
F.
The name Baikal comes from the Mongolian word that means 'nature'.