Bodies of Water

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What is a river?

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

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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 kind of water does a river have?

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Fresh water.

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What kind of water can you find in a lake?

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Fresh water.

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What is a lake?

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A lake is a large area of fresh water surrounded by land.

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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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What is a swamp?

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A swamp is a wetland that is dominated by trees.

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What is a canal?

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A canal is a man-made waterway used for navigation or irrigation.

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What is the difference between fresh water and salt water?

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Fresh water has low salt concentration, while salt water has a high salt concentration.

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What is a delta?

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A delta is a landform that forms at the mouth of a river, where it meets a body of water.