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  • Lakes: Definition & Related Water Body Terms
    A fresh body of water completely surrounded by land is called a lake.

    Here are some other terms you might see:

    * Pond: A smaller body of water than a lake, often shallower and with less water flow.

    * Reservoir: A lake created by damming a river.

    * Lagoon: A shallow body of water separated from the ocean by a barrier island or reef.

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