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 an ocean, lake, or another river.

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What is an ocean?

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An ocean is the largest body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface.

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What is a lake?

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

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What is a pond?

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A pond is a small body of still water, smaller than a lake.

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What is fresh water?

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Fresh water is water that has low concentrations of salt, found in rivers, lakes, and ponds.

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What is salt water?

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Salt water is water that contains a high concentration of salt, found in oceans.

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How does water in a lake look?

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Water in a lake is usually calm and still.

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What is the difference between a river and a stream?

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A river is larger and flows faster than a stream.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform created where a river meets a body of water, often forming a triangle shape.

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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.