Topografías: cuerpos líquidos terrestres

The video tutorial explains the distribution of water on Earth's surface, highlighting the differences between oceans and lakes, such as size and salinity. It also covers the unique characteristics of lakes, including the Great Salt Lake, and describes other water bodies like bays, rivers, rivulets, and streams, emphasizing their roles in the water cycle.

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by water?

• About 50%

• About 30%

• About 90%

• About 70%

Which of the following is a key difference between oceans and lakes?

• Oceans are freshwater, while lakes are saltwater.

• Oceans are larger and contain saltwater, while most lakes are freshwater.

• Lakes are larger and contain saltwater, while oceans are freshwater.

• Lakes and oceans are the same in terms of size and salinity.

What makes Utah's Great Salt Lake unique?

• It is the only lake that flows into an ocean.

• It is saltier than normal seawater.

• It is the deepest lake in the world.

• It is the largest freshwater lake.

What is a bay?

• A large freshwater lake.

• A large river that flows into the ocean.

• A part of a lake or ocean that reaches into the mainland.

• A small stream that flows into a river.

How do rivers interact with oceans?

• Rivers flow freshwater into the oceans.

• Rivers flow into lakes only.

• Rivers flow saltwater into the oceans.

• Rivers do not interact with oceans.