Question
Download Solution PDFWhat is a small, shallow freshwater body with calm water called?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Pond
Key Points
- A small, shallow freshwater body with calm water is called a pond.
- Ponds are generally smaller than lakes and are often formed naturally or artificially.
- They provide habitats for various aquatic plants and animals.
- Ponds are typically found in landscapes such as gardens, parks, and agricultural areas.
Additional Information
- Lakes are larger and deeper bodies of freshwater compared to ponds.
- Lagoons are shallow bodies of saltwater separated from the sea by a barrier such as a sandbank or coral reef.
- Rivers are flowing bodies of water that usually originate from mountains or hills and flow towards a sea, ocean, or another river.
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