Water Bodies

Water Bodies on the Earth

We all know how vital water is to us.
3/4 of the earth's surface is covered with water.
This water is distributed throughout the planet in various forms and shapes called Water Bodies.

Water bodies are different in size, right from huge ones like the ocean to the sea
and smaller ones like ponds.
Thus the various water bodies we see on the earth's surface are in the form of ocean, sea, lakes, rivers, pounds, waterfalls, etc.

Multiple Choice

The oceans cover______of the surface of the Earth.

• 50%

• 60%

• 71%

• 80%

Multiple Choice

Which is the largest ocean in the world?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Multiple Choice

Which ocean is known for the Great Barrier Reef?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

​Vast and Deep water body.
These oceans separate continents from one another.
Bodies of salt water.

​​Ocean

​Big water bodies are a bit smaller than the ocean.
Partially enclosed by a land mass and open into the sea.

​​Sea

Multiple Choice

Which river is the longest in the world?

• Ganges River

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between a lake and a pond?

• Color of the water

• Location on a map

• Size and depth

• Presence of fish

Multiple Choice

Which is the largest lake in Nothrn Ireland?

• Lough Neagh

• Laugh corrib

• Laugh leane

• Laugh conn

Body of water surrounded by land

​​Lake

Large natural stream of flowing water

​​River

A waterfall is any point in a river or stream where water flows over a vertical drop or a series of steep declines.

Waterfall