Bodies of Water
Grade 2 · Social Studies · Geography · Ontario, Canada
Lesson Summary
Learn about oceans, rivers, lakes, and ponds and how they are different.
Explanation
Bodies of water are areas where water collects on Earth. Oceans are the biggest and are filled with salt water. Rivers are long streams of moving water that flow into oceans or lakes. Lakes are large bodies of water surrounded by land and are usually fresh water. Ponds are like small lakes. Streams and creeks are small, narrow rivers. People use bodies of water for drinking, fishing, transportation, and fun.
Practice Questions
Q1: What is the difference between a lake and an ocean?
Answer: A lake is surrounded by land and is usually fresh water. An ocean is much larger and is salt water.
Q2: Where does a river flow to?
Answer: A river flows into an ocean, lake, or another river.
Q3: Name one way people use bodies of water.
Answer: Answers will vary. Examples: drinking, fishing, swimming, boating, transportation.
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What is Bodies of Water in Grade 2 Social Studies?+
Bodies of Water is a lesson in the Geography chapter of Grade 2 Social Studies. It is part of the Ontario, Canada school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.
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Bodies of Water is taught in Grade 2 as part of the Social Studies curriculum in Ontario, Canada.
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