Largest Bodies of Water

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What is a glacier?

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A glacier is a large body of ice that moves slowly over land, often found in cold regions near the north and south poles.

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What are oceans?

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Oceans are the largest bodies of saltwater on Earth, covering about 71% of the planet's surface. Examples include the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Southern Oceans.

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What is a lake?

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A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land. Lakes can be filled with water from rivers, rain, snow, or melting ice.

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What is a river?

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A river is a flowing body of water that moves from higher ground to lower ground, often emptying into an ocean, lake, or another river.

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What is the difference between a lake and an ocean?

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A lake is a smaller body of water surrounded by land, while an ocean is a vast body of saltwater that covers large areas of the Earth.

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How do glaciers form?

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Glaciers form from the accumulation and compaction of snow over many years, turning into ice.

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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, including processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

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What is freshwater?

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Freshwater is water that has low concentrations of salts, found in rivers, lakes, and glaciers.

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What is saltwater?

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Saltwater is water that contains a high concentration of salts, primarily found in oceans.

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What are the main sources of water for lakes?

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Lakes get water from rivers, rain, melting snow, and ice.