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WHII.1 Water Bodies
WHII.1 Geography - Water Bodies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bay | Body of water partly enclosed by land; also known as a gulf. |
| Canal | Man-made body of water connecting two larger bodies of water. |
| Channel | Natural body of water connecting two larger bodies of water. |
| Gulf | Body of water partly enclosed by land; also known as a bay. |
| Harbor | Body of water where boats are protected from storms; haven. |
| Lake | Body of fresh water surrounded on all sides by land. |
| Ocean | Large body of salt water covering a big part of the Earth. |
| River | Long body of fresh water that moves across the land. |
| Sea | Large body of salt water, at least partly surrounded by land. |
| Strait | Narrow body of water that connects two larger bodies of water. |