Body of water facts for kids

A fjord in Scotland

A body of water or waterbody is any collection of water on a planet's surface. A body of water can be still (like a lake) or moving (like a river).

Images for kids

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  The Aubach, a watercourse in Germany

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  River Gambia, Niokolokoba National Park

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  Port Jackson, Sydney, New South Wales

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  The Canal Grande in Venice, one of the major water-traffic corridors in the city. View from the Accademia bridge.

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  A tide pool in Santa Cruz, California with sea anemones and sea stars

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  A weir in Toledo, Spain. Weirs are frequently used to change the height of a riverlevel, prevent floodings, and measure water discharge.

See also

In Spanish: Cuerpo de agua para niños