Bodies of Water
Vocabulary
Water Around Us
100

Describe a body of water.

A collection of water on the earths surface such as rivers, lakes, and oceans.

100

River

Flowing body of water
100

What river is connected to Rio del Sol?

Santa Clara River

200

What kind of body of water flows and constantly moves?

Rivers, Lakes, Streams

200

Flowing

Constantly moving

200

What ocean is closest to Oxnard?

Pacific Ocean

300

What body of water is salty?

Ocean

300

Fresh Water

Water without salt
300

Can you name a lake that is near us?

Lake Piru, Castaic Lake, Pyramid Lake

400

What connects to a river?

Creek or Stream

400

Lake

Large body of fresh water surrounded by land.

400

Where does the Santa Clara River end?

Pacific Ocean

500
Where do rivers end?

Ocean or Lake

500

Pond

Smaller body of water than a lake

500

Could you hop over the Santa Clara River in one jump?

No