I WONDER - Are Lakes Part Of The Ocean?

The video tutorial explores the concept of lakes, defining them as large bodies of water surrounded by land and not part of the ocean. It highlights the differences between lakes and rivers, noting that lakes are still bodies of water. The tutorial also covers the types of lakes, including freshwater and saltwater lakes, and explains how they form in basins. Additionally, it discusses how rivers can flow into lakes, contributing to their freshwater nature, while saltwater lakes often result from evaporation leaving salts behind.

What is a key difference between lakes and oceans?

• Lakes have continuous water flow.

• Lakes are surrounded by land.

• Lakes are part of the ocean.

• Lakes are smaller than ponds.

How do lakes differ from rivers?

• Lakes are larger than oceans.

• Lakes are always saltwater.

• Lakes are still bodies of water.

• Lakes have a continuous water flow.

What is a common feature of lakes?

• They form inside basins.

• They are part of the ocean.

• They are smaller than ponds.

• They are always saltwater.

What typically characterizes freshwater lakes?

• They are always saltwater.

• Rivers can flow into them.

• They are smaller than ponds.

• They are enclosed and evaporate water.

How do saltwater lakes usually form?

• By being part of the ocean.

• Through continuous water flow.

• By water evaporation leaving salts behind.

• By being smaller than ponds.