Bodies of Water

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What is a lake?

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A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land.

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What is a river?

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A river is a flowing body of water that usually flows into a lake, ocean, or another river.

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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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Where do most rivers begin?

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Most rivers begin in mountains or hills.

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What body of water flows into lakes?

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Rivers flow into lakes.

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What body of water covers most of the Earth?

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Oceans cover most of the Earth.

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What is the difference between a lake and a pond?

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A lake is larger and deeper than a pond.

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Can rivers flow into oceans?

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Yes, rivers can flow into oceans.

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What is the water in a river called?

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The water in a river is called freshwater.