Ponds
Ponds are smaller water bodies than lakes with a surface area of less than 10 acres.
Some Important Ponds
Ponds |
Characteristics |
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Pondicherry Pond |
It is also known as Ousteri Lake, is a man-made reservoir located near Pondicherry. |
Mill Pond |
Mill Pond is a historic pond located in Cambridge, England, adjacent to the River Cam |
Benson Pond |
It is also known as Beaver Pond and is located within the Congaree National Park in South Carolina, USA. |
Shinji Pond |
It is the largest lake in Japan and is a brackish lake located in Shimane Prefecture of Japan |
Walden Pond |
It is located in Concord, Massachusetts, Walden Pond gained fame primarily due to the writings of Henry David Thoreau. |
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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