The Lagoon

This image shows which geoterm?

• lagoon

• estuary

• channel

• harbor

A shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by barrier islands or reefs.

• inlet

• barrier island

• lagoon

• spit

What is a lagoon?

• A shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by barrier islands or reefs

• A deep ocean trench

• A freshwater lake

• A mountain stream

Which of the following is a characteristic of a lagoon?

• It is always freshwater

• It is separated from larger bodies of water by natural barriers

• It is deeper than the ocean

• It is found only in cold climates

What role do lagoons play in coastal ecosystems?

• They are breeding grounds for many marine species

• They are primarily used for deep-sea fishing

• They are sites for large-scale oil drilling

• They are deserts with no life

Which of the following is a human activity that can negatively impact lagoons?

• Overfishing

• Building dams

• Deforestation

• Urban development

How do lagoons differ from estuaries?

• Lagoons are typically saltwater, while estuaries are freshwater

• Lagoons are separated by barriers, while estuaries are where rivers meet the sea

• Lagoons are found only in tropical areas, while estuaries are not

• Lagoons are deeper than estuaries

What is the primary source of water in a lagoon?

• Rainfall

• Rivers

• Ocean tides

• Underground springs

Which of the following is a famous lagoon?

• The Great Barrier Reef

• The Blue Lagoon in Iceland

• The Dead Sea

• Lake Victoria

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

• Lagoons are saltwater, lakes are freshwater

• Lagoons are always larger than lakes

• Lagoons are connected to the ocean, lakes are not

• Lagoons are found only in Europe