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... > other subjects > natural sciences > physical sciences > physics > physical phenomena > geological phenomena > lakes
... > social science subjects > geography > geographic features > water features > standing water > lakes
... > other subjects > natural sciences > physical sciences > physics > physical phenomena > geological phenomena > water resources > standing water > lakes
... > social science subjects > geography > geographic features > natural resources > water resources > standing water > lakes
... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > social problems encyc > population and environment > water resources > standing water > lakes
... > social science subjects > geography > Earth science > physical geography > geomorphology > surface water > lakes
... > other subjects > natural sciences > Earth science > physical geography > geomorphology > surface water > lakes
... > social science subjects > geography > geographic features > water features > surface water > lakes

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lakes  

Definition

  • Lakes embody unique qualities of water that are distinct from streams, rivers, waterfalls, seas, and oceans. Like streams and rivers, lakes are a source of precious freshwater and fish, both essential for sustaining life. [Source: Encyclopedia of African Religion; Lakes]

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