Rivers and Lakes

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Freshwater shapes landscapes and supports life everywhere it flows. This puzzle covers ten terms related to rivers, lakes, and the water that connects them.

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River

A large, flowing body of freshwater that typically empties into an ocean, lake, or another river.

Lake

A body of water surrounded by land, usually filled by rivers, rain, or melting snow.

Stream

A small, natural flow of water, often feeding into a larger river.

Waterfall

A point where a river drops suddenly over a vertical or steep section of rock.

Delta

A landform of sediment that builds up where a river spreads out and slows down before meeting the sea.

Tributary

A smaller stream or river that flows into a larger one rather than directly into the sea.

Reservoir

A large, often artificial, lake used to store water for drinking, irrigation, or power generation.

Rapids

A fast-moving, turbulent section of a river, usually caused by a steep drop or narrow channel.

Estuary

The area where a river meets the sea, mixing fresh and salt water together.

Lagoon

A shallow body of water separated from a larger sea by a sandbar, reef, or barrier island.

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