Tag Archives: Streams
What is the difference between a lake and a pond?
Generally, a pond is described as a small body of still water without an outlet. Lakes are usually much larger and deeper and often are fed by rivers and streams. Generally, lakes differ from ponds in size. A lake is commonly descried as a large body of water with land all around it. A pond …
Why is it cooler in the mountains?
Probably you have noticed that it is usually much cooler in the mountains than in nearby lowland places. This is because the higher up you go, the less air there is above you. The air becomes colder because it cannot absorb as much heat as it is able to hold at sea level. Perhaps the …
What is Artesian well?
An artesian well needs no pump. It spurts out of the ground like fountain. There is more water in the world than in our oceans, lakes and streams. A good deal of water can be found beneath the ground. Springs are formed when water from rain and melted snow seeps deep into the ground. The underground water can fill …
What are the Northern Lights?
The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are the magnificent display of colored lights that occurs near the earth’s north Magnetic pole. If you live far enough north, you may have seen the magnificent display of glowing, flickering colored lights high in the clear night sky. The northern lights are one of nature’s most dazzling shows. …
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