Bodies of Water

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What is a river?

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A river is a large, flowing body of water that usually empties into a sea or ocean.

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What is a lake?

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A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land.

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What is an ocean?

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An ocean is a vast body of salt water that covers almost three-quarters of the Earth's surface.

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Where do most rivers begin?

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Most rivers begin in mountains or hills, where water flows down due to gravity.

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What is the difference between a river and a stream?

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A river is generally larger and flows more steadily than a stream, which is smaller and may dry up.

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What is a tributary?

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A tributary is a smaller river or stream that flows into a larger river.

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What is a watershed?

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A watershed is an area of land that drains into a particular river or lake.

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What is the significance of estuaries?

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Estuaries are areas where freshwater from rivers meets and mixes with saltwater from the ocean, providing rich habitats.

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What are the main types of lakes?

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The main types of lakes include freshwater lakes, saltwater lakes, and glacial lakes.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.