Bodies of Water – Types
Water Bodies |
Characteristics |
Ocean |
These are the largest bodies of saltwater on Earth |
Seas |
Seas are partially enclosed with land and are smaller than oceans. |
Lakes |
Lakes are large water bodies of freshwater surrounded by land. |
Rivers |
Rivers are flowing water bodies that originate from other sources. |
Ponds |
Ponds are smaller water bodies than lakes and most of them are human–made. |
Estuaries |
The freshwater from the rivers and the saltwater from the oceans combine to form estuaries which are semi-enclosed water bodies. |
Bays and Gulfs |
These are large indentations of coastline, typically with wide mouth opening into the ocean |
Strait |
Straits are narrow waterways connecting two large water bodies |
Lagoons |
Lagoons are shallow water bodies separated from larger water bodies |
Bodies of Water
About 71% of the earth’s surface is covered with water. Bodies of water are stagnant or moving water accumulations on the earth’s surface. They come in various sizes and shapes ranging from small ponds to vast oceans.
In this particular article, we will focus on its types, characteristics, and importance along with some examples.
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