Bodies of Water Review

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What is a small, shallow body of water surrounded by land called?

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Pond

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True or False: A pond that someone has built or dug in their yard is called a natural pond.

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False

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What is the largest body of water on Earth's surface called?

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Ocean

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What is a medium-sized body of water surrounded by land called?

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Lake

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True or False: Some streams can flow faster than a river.

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True

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What is the term for a large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface?

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Ocean

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What do we call a flowing body of water that is smaller than a river?

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Stream

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What is the difference between a lake and a pond?

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A lake is larger and deeper than a pond.

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What is a river?

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A large, flowing body of water that usually empties into an ocean or lake.

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What is an example of a natural body of water?

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Lake, River, Ocean, Pond.