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 area 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 most of the Earth's surface.

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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 an island?

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An island is a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water.

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What is a hill?

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A hill is a raised area of land, smaller than a mountain.

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What is a mountain?

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A mountain is a large landform that rises prominently above its surroundings.

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What is a plateau?

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A plateau is a flat, elevated area of land.

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What is a waterfall?

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A waterfall is a place where water flows over a vertical drop or cliff.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river, where it meets a body of water.