Water Bodies Flashcard

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What is a body of water that is salty and covers most of the Earth's surface?

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Ocean

Front

What type of water do lakes have?

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Fresh water

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What type of water do oceans have?

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Salty water

Front

True or False: There is more land on Earth than water.

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False

Front

What is a body of water that is smaller than an ocean and can be surrounded by land?

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Lake

Front

What is a flowing body of water that is smaller than a river?

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Stream

Front

What is the largest ocean on Earth?

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Pacific Ocean

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What is the term for a large inland body of fresh or salt water?

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Lake

Front

What is the main difference between lakes and oceans?

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Lakes have fresh water, while oceans have salty water.

Front

What is the term for the area where a river meets the ocean?

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Estuary