Bodies of Water Flashcard

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What is a puddle?

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A small, shallow pool of water, often formed after rain.

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What is a lake?

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

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What is the largest body of salt water?

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Ocean.

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What is the largest body of water on Earth?

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Ocean.

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What is a river?

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

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What is an ocean?

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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 small body of still water, smaller than a lake.

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What is a stream?

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A small, narrow river.

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What is a bay?

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A body of water partially surrounded by land, often smaller than a gulf.

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What is a gulf?

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A large area of sea partially surrounded by land.