Bodies of Water 2

The video tutorial covers the various types of bodies of water on Earth, which include oceans, seas, gulfs, bays, straits, lakes, rivers, and canals. It explains that oceans cover more than two-thirds of Earth's surface and hold the majority of its water. Seas are large saltwater bodies often connected to oceans, while gulfs and bays are partially enclosed by land. Straits are narrow waterways connecting larger bodies of water. Lakes are entirely surrounded by land, and rivers flow from higher to lower elevations. Canals are man-made waterways for navigation and irrigation.

Which of the following is the largest sea on Earth?

• The Mediterranean Sea

• The Red Sea

• The Caspian Sea

• The Black Sea

What is a gulf?

• A narrow body of water connecting two larger bodies

• A large body of salt water surrounded by land

• A part of an ocean or sea partly surrounded by land

• A large freshwater body surrounded by land

Which strait connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?

• Strait of Malacca

• Strait of Magellan

• Strait of Hormuz

• Strait of Gibraltar

What is unique about the Nile River's flow direction?

• It flows from west to east

• It flows from south to north

• It flows from north to south

• It flows from east to west

Which city is known for having more canals than Venice?

• Paris

• Bruges

• Amsterdam

• Copenhagen